Breakfast Bites

Breakfast Potato Bites

1 package of pre shredded potatoes (I used simply potatoes found next to the eggs in the grocery store) 20 ounces

3 eggs, beaten

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese. (Don't wimp out and use pre shredded, the quality of the cheese really matters)

8 ounces cooked and crumpled sausage (I like Jimmy Dean Hot) if using prepattied sausage, pulse in the blender to make crumbles

1/2 Teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

salt and pepper to taste

Preheat Egg to 350-375 degrees, set up indirect, platesetter legs up and cooking grid.

Go easy on the flavor wood (I like Apple) the potatoes pick up the smoke flavor well.

Cook sausage in a skillet and pour off grease, let cool. (Can be done ahead)

Spray a muffin pan with Pam, mini muffin pans also work and give more crisp area. (you may need more than one pan). 

Pour potatoes into a bowl, add the salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder, stir to combine. 

Beat the eggs, pour in and give another stir, then add the cheese, sausage and mix it all up. 

Spoon into muffin pan and bake until golden brown and tops and edges begin to get crispy (45 min for muffins, 25 min for mini muffins) check for doneness, you want the egg fully cooked and the potatoes crispy/crunchy, adjust time based on how much you filled the individual muffin cups.

Eat warm, or cool and freeze into individual packs and heat for about 20 seconds in the microwave.