WW Crispy Hash-brown Sausage Bites

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WW Crispy Hash-brown Sausage Bites are the comfort food that gives you a crunchy exterior and creamy interior, and the delicious sausage flavor all in one bite. It typically consists of a pork sausage, cheddar cheese, biscuit mix, and shredded hash browns, which form a yummy appetizer or a breakfast treat. These can become adaptive for Weight Watchers if they cut down on low-calorie alternatives for the ingredients in the recipe, such as using lean turkey sausage, reduced-fat cheese, and light cream while enjoying he same type of taste and crispy feeling of these sausage bites. The WW Crispy Hash-brown Sausage Bites are also freezer-friendly, and we can also make them ahead of an event.

STATS:

  • Calories: 441 kilocalories
  • Prep time: Twenty minutes
  • Serving size: 1 bite
  • Cook time: Twenty minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Total time: Forty minutes
  • Course: Snack
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving: 12 bites

EQUIPMENT:

  • Oven
  • Scoop
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl

INGREDIENTS:

  • One lb of turkey sausage
  • Eight oz of low-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1½ cups of shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
  • Four cups of shredded hash browns, thawed
  • 1½ cups of biscuit mix

INGREDIENT NOTES:

SAUSAGE:

  • It is a source of protein, and it helps keep the mixture together when baking. Vegetarians can go for sausage crumbles that are plant-based.

HASH BROWNS:

  • They give the sausage bites a crispy texture. Alternatives for this can include grated potatoes or sweet potatoes. To cut down carbs, use cauliflower hash browns.

LIGHT CREAM CHEESE:

  • It helps bind all the ingredients for a softer interior. We can use fat-free Greek yogurt for a low-calorie option.

REDUCED-FAT CHEDDER CHEESE:

  • Aside from giving the recipe a cheesy flavor, this also helps give crispiness to the sausage bites.

BISCUIT MIX:

  • The biscuit mix in this recipe provides a slight rise to the sausage bites when baked and also helps provide them with a structure. For alternatives, gluten-free biscuit mix is a good option.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Preheat the oven to about 200°C.
  2. Place the baking sheet by lining it with the parchment paper.
  3. Take a large mixing bowl and combine the sausage, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, biscuit mix, and hash browns.
  4. Mix them until they are fully incorporated.
  5. Then scoop around 2 tbsp of the mixture and roll it into 1½-inch balls.
  6. Place the balls on the tray with some space between them.
  7. Now bake them for about 20-25 minutes till they are goldish brown in color and properly cooked.
  8. Let them cool before serving.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • Serving the WW Crispy Hashbrown Sausage Bites with steamed vegetables or scrambled eggs is a good option.
  • We can also pair the sausage bites with fresh fruits and a green salad.
  • For a low-calorie ranch or salsa, use the fat-free Greek yogurt alongside these delicious bites.

TIPS:

  • Adding grated veggies like zucchini, peppers, or spinach can help bring volume to these sausage bites without having to worry about increasing many Weight Watchers points.
  • Cooking the sausage before mixing can help it bake faster while giving it more texture.
  • Making sure that the hash browns are completely thawed and dry before using is essential since the water can take away from the crispiness.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • We can place the Weight Watcher Crispy Hash brown Sausage Bites in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Reheat them for 5 to 8 minutes at 175 °C in the oven.

FREEZER:

  • Freeze the sausage bites in one layer and then transfer them to a bag that can last from 2 to 3 months. Reheating them can take 10 to 12 minutes at 190 °C.

FAQs:

Can I air-fry these sausage bites instead of baking?

  • Yes, they can be air-fried at 190 °C for around 10 to 12 minutes.

Will I be able to make these sausage bites vegan?

  • If we use vegan cream cheese and soy-based sausage, then we can definitely make these sausage bites a vegan option.

Is it possible to lower WW points even further?

  • By the use of nonfat yogurt, egg whites, and cauliflower hash browns as alternatives, we can reduce WW points.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 441 kilocalories
Net carbs: 41 grams
Iron: 1 milligram
Total carbs: 43 grams
Vitamin A: 172 IU
Fiber: 2 grams
Calcium: 126 milligrams
Protein: 11 grams
Serving size: 1 bite
Sodium: 674 milligrams
Serving: 12 bites
Potassium: 411 milligrams
Weight Watcher Points: 4-6