Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash

Simple and fresh! My Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash will be a regular for your Sunday brunch. Made all in one skillet and just 4 steps. Try it loaded up with veggies or add meat of your choice! No matter your preference, this easy hash will make the morning your favorite part of the day.

Many of my recipes are born from pure necessity. This week’s theme was, “we have to use up the sweet potatoes before they set up camp in the pantry”. I scanned the fridge and, thus, this recipe for sweet potato breakfast hash was born. When in doubt, make a hash.

I love to make hash when we’re looking for a special, loaded up breakfast, without the impending doom of a sink filled with dishes. Everything you love about breakfast all done in one skillet There are so many fantastic ingredients you can add and flavors to play with. Use this recipe as a skeleton to customize your own hash with all the bells and whistles you love best.

Ingredients

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• Olive oil – Or any type of oil you like to use for sautéeing. Vegetable, coconut, safflower, sunflower, grapeseed, canola, and avocado are all great options.
• Onion – Any type you have on hand.
• Sweet potato – Sometimes mistaken as a yam! Check out that ingredient photo above to make sure you grab the right ‘tater.
• Salt – Season to taste.
• Water
• Bell pepper – Any color you like best. My favorite is red, but you do you.
• Corn – Frozen, fresh, or canned. If you use canned, make sure they’re drained and rinsed.
• Chipotle seasoning – Homemade (check the recipe below) or store-bought. Be light-handed with your salt shaker if you’ve bought chipotle seasoning with salt.
• Eggs – Crack as many or as few into the skillet as you need.
• Green onion – An ingredient that doubles as garnish AND pertinent flavor. Don’t leave them out!
• Avocado – Optional, to serve. Spritz with some lemon juice

Homemade chipotle seasoning

This will make about 2 tbsp of seasoning- perfect for this hash recipe. You can multiply or divide the ingredients here depending on how much you want to end up with!

This homemade chipotle seasoning is completely salt-free, so keep that in mind when you’re making the hash. Add salt to taste.

• 1 tsp chipotle chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin, ground
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp oregano, dried
• 1/2 tsp coriander, ground
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp pepper

How to make sweet potato breakfast hash

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.
2. Add the sweet potatoes, salt, and toss to combine. Pour in the water, turn the heat down to medium, then cover the skillet with a lid. Cook the potatoes, tossing every few minutes until they’re fork-tender.
3. Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook off any remaining water, if necessary. Add the bell pepper, corn, and chipotle seasoning to the skillet. Sauté, stirring often, for 3-5 minutes, or until the corn and pepper brown. Taste for seasoning and add salt if necessary.
4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and create 4 pockets in the hash. Crack the eggs into the pockets. Cover with the lid, and cook for 5 minutes, or until the eggs are done to your liking. Sprinkle the green onion over the hash and serve with sliced avocado.

What else can I put in my hash?

I wanted to keep this recipe completely plant-based. There are so many options to load your hash up, veggies, or otherwise. It’s really easy to add some meat if that’s what you’re craving! If you add something that needs to be cooked like bacon or sausage, fry it in the skillet before adding the onion.

• Bacon
• Sausage
• Pulled pork/ chicken/ beef
• Tempeh/ tofu
• Jalapeño
• Sun dried tomatoes
• Spinach/ kale
• Swiss chard

Tips for making perfect sweet potato breakfast hash

• Keep some water on hand. It’s okay to check the potatoes often! If too much steam escapes, you can always add a splash more of the water.
• Low heat is a must when you add the eggs. There will be lots of residual heat in the skillet to cook them to perfection! Since you won’t be able to toss the hash after adding the eggs, medium to high heat will burn the bottom.
• Do you prefer your eggs scrambled? Crack ’em into the skillet and toss everything for a minute or two until the eggs cook through.
• Have fun with the ingredients. Add veggies or meat that you like or even use this recipe as a way to clean some extra goodies from your fridge.

How to store leftover sweet potato breakfast hash

Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3-4 days. If you want to freeze leftovers, I recommend leaving the eggs out and making them fresh when you reheat. If the hash is frozen, let it thaw overnight in the fridge before thawing. The potatoes will be tender and will turn into mush if you pick at it to thaw while it’s frozen solid.

How to reheat a breakfast hash with eggs

Scrambled eggs, anyone? That’s what we did! We enjoyed 2 servings of this hash when it was fresh, and put the rest into the fridge. While you can microwave your leftovers to reheat, I love the crispiness that comes with hash straight out of the skillet.

Heat a skillet over medium-heat and add a few tsp of oil. Add your hash, eggs and all, and toss everything as it reheats. The eggs will end up scrambling, and they were delicious!

If you know you’ll end up with leftovers and you’re not a fan of scrambled eggs, you can add exactly as many eggs as you need to the hash. When you reheat the leftovers, follow step 4 in the recipe once the hash has warmed up in the skillet for fresh eggs.

Check out these easy, delicious, and nutritious breakfasts:

• Chia Pudding
• Egg Muffins (3 Ways)
• Morning Glory Muffins
• No Bake Oatmeal Energy Balls
• The Best Banana Bread

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