Sweet Potato Hash with Sausage & Onions
A hearty one-pan meal made with crispy sweet potatoes, savory sausage, and caramelized onions. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner!
Equipment
- Large cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet (12-inch)
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 lb (450 g) ground pork breakfast sausage (or turkey sausage)
- 2 medium (680 g) sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried sage or thyme (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup or brown sugar (optional)
- 4 large eggs (optional, for serving)
- hot sauce and fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add sausage and cook 5–7 minutes, breaking it up until browned. Remove with slotted spoon, leaving 1 tbsp fat in pan.
- Add diced sweet potatoes in a single layer. Cook 10–12 minutes, stirring every 3–4 minutes, until tender with crispy edges.
- Add diced onion and cook 5–7 minutes until softened and caramelized.
- Stir in garlic, sage/thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute until fragrant. Return sausage to pan with optional maple syrup or sugar. Toss to combine.
- Optional: Push hash to one side of skillet. Crack eggs into empty space and cook 3–5 minutes until whites are set. Serve hot with parsley or hot sauce.
Notes
For best results, dice the sweet potatoes evenly and avoid overcrowding the pan to achieve maximum crispiness. Optional eggs on top make this a complete meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 25gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 16700IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3.2mg
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