Mexican Hash Brown Balls #SP5

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 13

Mexican Hash Brown Balls with Chorizo Sausage

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	20 ounces Simply Potatoes & reg ; Shredded Hash Browns
	2/3 lb fresh chorizo sausage
	1 large egg
	1 cup shredded four-cheese Mexican blend cheese
	2 green onions , very thinly sliced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

275

Sugar

Fat

20g

Mexican Hash Brown Balls with Chorizo Sausage are a fun and flavorful twist on traditional breakfast hash browns. The spicy chorizo sausage adds a bold flavor that pairs perfectly with crispy and golden brown hash browns. The cheese adds a satisfying gooeyness and the green onions provide a fresh crunch. These little balls are fun to eat and perfect for a breakfast on the go or a brunch party with friends.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.	In a large bowl, mix together the hash browns, chorizo sausage, egg, and shredded cheese.
3.	Form the mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.
4.	Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
5.	Sprinkle green onions over the top of the freshly baked hash brown balls.

PROS

These Mexican Hash Brown Balls are a great twist on traditional breakfast hash browns.

The chorizo sausage adds bold flavor and the Mexican blend cheese brings a melted, gooey goodness.

These little bites are perfect for a breakfast on the go or a fun brunch party.

CONS

These hash brown balls are relatively high in fat, as they are made with cheese and chorizo sausage.

They are also fairly high in calories and should be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not the healthiest breakfast food, these hash brown balls do provide a good source of protein from the chorizo sausage and the shredded cheese.
They are also a good source of vitamin C from the green onions.
It’s important to remember that a balanced diet includes a little indulgence from time to time!