Sweet Potato Hash is a hearty, nutritious, and delicious breakfast that has proven to be a real crowd-pleaser.
Perfect as a post-Thanksgiving breakfast but equally delicious all year long. This recipe is packed with bold, savory, and tangy flavors, perfect for getting the day off to a great start. And it'll keep everybody fueled for hours.
About Sweet Potato Hash
Classic hash is made with potatoes, meat, and veggies tossed together and typically fried or baked. What is said to have humbly started as a great way of using up leftovers is now a well-loved all-day breakfast favorite!
Yes, Sweet Potato Hash is both an easy meal and a complete meal.
Sweet potatoes are so versatile, and there are so many ways to enjoy them. Honey Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Candied Sweet Potatoes are two delicious and easy-to-make side dishes.
But sweet potato recipes also include soups like our famous Loaded Sweet Potato Soup, and of course, Sweet Potato Pecan Pie is a great recipe for dessert.
For this recipe, we fry up some diced sweet potatoes, onion, and ham over medium-high heat. And we season simple - with Dijon mustard and a handful of watercress for some complimentary sharpness.
Adding sunny side up or fried eggs turns this dish into a protein powerhouse. It's great for lazy weekends or a quick and easy dinner.
Why This Recipe Works
EASE - This is a super easy recipe to cook and makes putting a tasty breakfast on the table so much more fun. You'll have this Sweet Potato Hash plated in less than 30 minutes!
SIMPLE - This sweet potato breakfast hash recipe is made using simple 7 ingredients that do not require a trip to the grocery store.
CUSTOMIZABLE - Don't hold back on using whatever veggies you like to add. Or those that need to be used up before they spoil.
HEALTHY - Sweet potatoes are excellent sources of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Ingredients
SWEET POTATOES - Look for red-skinned potatoes because they are moister compared to the white and purple varieties. Look for medium sweet potatoes. They are sweeter and more flavorful than large and oversized ones. To speed up the cooking process, dice them into small pieces.
HAM - A great protein source that makes this dish more filling and savory.
ONION - Sautéed white onions add a sweet, caramelized flavor to the dish.
OLIVE OIL - A healthy oil for a healthy breakfast! Use a good variety of extra virgin oil for the best results.
MUSTARD - Dijon mustard and its sharp and robust flavor will instantly brighten the dish and give it a deliciously tangy taste.
WATERCRESS- This herb is fresh and peppery and works really well with mustard and sweet potatoes. You can skip it, but if you want the full-flavor experience, I highly recommend it.
EGGS - You can make it any way you like it. This sweet potato hash recipe is perfect with sunny-side eggs on top!
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Variations and Additions
Vegetables: You can add red bell peppers, mushrooms, green onions, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, celery, kale, and corn, among other things. Just makes sure to chop them into small pieces.
Protein - aside from ham, you can also use savory sausages like chicken sausage or breakfast sausage. If you have leftover turkey or ham from Thanksgiving, use them the next day by making this hearty sweet potato hash!
Spices like onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, or chili powder add a delicious flavor to the sweet potato mixture.
How To Make Sweet Potato Hash
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Cook diced sweet potatoes for about 5 minutes over medium-high heat.
- Stir in diced ham, onion, and mustard. Cover the skillet and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Flip everything upside down and remove the lid. Season with black pepper and reduce heat to medium. Cook uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Add the watercress and cook until wilted for about 1 minute.
- Cook eggs to your liking in a separate pan. Plate sweet potato hash and top with fried egg, garnish with sprigs of watercress.
Recipe Success Tips
Chop the sweet potatoes and ham into equal sizes so they cook evenly. If you dice them smaller, they'll cook a little faster, too.
My favorite breakfast foods are always served family-style. To do that for the recipe, transfer the cooked eggs into the skillet, make small molds for the eggs, and serve and serve in the skillet.
Is this a good dish for kids? To be honest, it depends on your kids. But it wouldn't be top of my list of recommendations for kid food. Mustard is an acquired taste, and for this recipe, using good Dijon mustard is key. That being said, I can promise that grown-up children will love this dish. And you will because it is such an easy dish to prep, especially when you have Thanksgiving (or Christmas) leftovers.
Leftovers
Serve it warm, and bring this great breakfast treat to the next level by topping it with avocado slices or hollandaise sauce.
You can also serve it with some extra protein on the side when feeding a hungry crowd.
Allow leftovers to completely cool down before storing. Place them in an airtight container and place them in the fridge for 3 days.
You can also keep them frozen for 3 months! If you know that's what you're going to do, don't add the watercress to the hash brown. It won't reheat well.
To reheat, thaw the sweet potato hash overnight in the fridge. Then fry them up in a skillet in some olive oil. Check the seasoning. You might want to add some more fresh cracked pepper and maybe add a dash of salt.
Flip on both sides until warmed through, and top with freshly cooked eggs.
Alternatively, you can transfer the defrosted hash browns into an oven-safe dish and bake them at 400º Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes.
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Sweet Potato Hash
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 3 medium sweet potatoes peeled, diced, ¼ to ½-inch cubes
- 2 cups ham 8 ounces, diced, ½-inch cubes
- 1 large white onion diced
- ¼ cup dijon mustard
- 2 cups watercress
- 4 large eggs
Instructions
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced sweet potatoes, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Mix in diced ham, diced ham, onion, and mustard. Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Flip everything upside down and remove the lid. Season with black pepper and reduce heat to medium. Cook uncovered for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Add watercress and stir until wilted for about 1 minute.
- Use remaining olive oil and cook eggs to your liking in a separate pan. Plate sweet potato hash and top with fried egg, garnish with sprigs of watercress.
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