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Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash

Modified: Apr 15, 2025 · Published: Oct 27, 2023 · by anita | wild thistle kitchen · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash is a hearty breakfast made all in one skillet with a savory mix of sweet potato, turkey sausage, onions, garlic, jalapeno, and seasonings. A few fried eggs on top are the perfect complement.

Sweet potato breakfast hash topped with sunny side up egg in a bowl

This Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash with sausage is a tried-and-true favorite in our home. I first made it totally on a whim (IYKYK) when my husband and I were dating. Since then he lovingly refers to it as "sweet potato surprise" and asks for it regularly. I love whipping up a big batch on the weekend and enjoying the leftovers all week long. To me, it is more of a fall dish, but we tend to make it all year long when the craving strikes.

This dish would be great as part of a brunch buffet alongside any of my breakfast recipes such as The Best French Toast, Overnight Sourdough Pancakes, Spicy Afghan Scrambled Eggs, or Apple Butter Puff Pastry Braid.

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Ingredients

You only need 5 ingredients and a quick homemade spice blend to make this delicious savory breakfast skillet. Eggs on top are a great finish, but feel free to leave them out if you want a sweet potato breakfast hash with no eggs.

Ingredients for Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash
  • sweet potatoes
  • onion
  • fresh garlic
  • turkey breakfast sausage
  • jalapeno pepper
  • spices including salt, pepper, cajun seasoning, oregano, smoked paprika

See recipe card for quantities.

spice blend in small white dish

Instructions

how to make sweet potato breakfast hash

  1. Heat a large heavy skillet such as cast iron over medium high heat.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons of oil and cook sausage, onion, pepper, garlic, and half of seasoning blend over medium high heat until sausage is cooked through. Break up sausage into small crumbles as you are cooking. This will take about 10 minutes.
  3. Add sweet potatoes and remaining seasoning blend and mix well.
  4. Cover and cook over medium to medium low heat, stirring every few minutes until potatoes are just tender - you do not want them to be mushy. This will take about 20 minutes.
  5. Cook eggs in a separate pan and add to top of hash if desired.
sausage, onion, pepper cooked in cast iron skillet

First cook the sausage, onion, garlic, and pepper in a skillet until sausage is cooked through

sweet potato added to cooked mixture in skillet

Add sweet potatoes in same skillet and cook for 20 minutes, covered, stirring often.

breakfast hash topped with eggs in cast iron skillet

Substitutions

I have made many versions of this recipe. Here are some substitutions you might enjoy.

  • Potatoes - Use any variety of sweet or regular potato you love!
  • Sausage - Use your favorite breakfast sausage (pork, turkey, or chicken) or even bacon here - make sure to drain the grease if you use a fattier option.
  • Vegetarian/Vegan - Leave the sausage out altogether for a vegetarian or vegan option (without the eggs on top!)
  • Peppers - Substitute a non-spicy pepper for the jalapeno if you don't want any heat

Variations

Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your favorite flavors. Add more heat or extra herbs depending on your preferences.

  • Spicy - add chili pepper flakes to the spice blend for extra spice and top with pickled jalapenos.
  • Cheesy - Top with shredded cheddar for a more indulgent dish.
  • Herb it up - Add more dried herbs to the seasoning mix and/or fresh herbs closer to the end of cooking time. Fresh rosemary is one of my favorite additions!

Equipment

My favorite way to make this is in a large cast iron skillet, but I have also made larger batches in an electric skillet. The electric skillet is nice to keep it warm on a breakfast or brunch buffet too. Whatever you choose, make sure it has a lid as you will need the lid to trap steam when cooking the sweet potatoes.

I recommend this electric skillet and this is a good large cast iron pan with a lid but you can use any 12 inch or larger cast iron skillet that has a lid.

Storage

Store the cooled sweet potato hash in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Reheat on medium heat in a preheated, oiled skillet, adding a small splash of water to help steam and reheat without scorching.

Top tip

Having a tight fitting lid is crucial to creating a steamy environment to get the sweet potatoes to cook evenly and become tender. Don't skip it!

FAQ

What is hash that you eat for breakfast?

Hash is a term that refers to potatoes, meat, and other veggies and flavorings that are cooked together often in the same skillet. The name is derived from French: hacher, meaning "to chop".

Related

This hash recipe feels very fall to me. Make sure to check out my other fall-inspired recipes:

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Pairing

Pair this Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash with any of my breakfast recipes:

  • Sourdough Crepes
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Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash is a hearty breakfast made all in one skillet with a savory combination of turkey sausage, onions, garlic, jalapeno, and seasonings. A few fried eggs on top are the perfect complement.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 cups sweet potato cubes (about 3-4 sweet potatoes)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 pound turkey breakfast sausage
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped deseeded and ribs removed if desired
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat a large heavy skillet (12 inches or larger) such as cast iron over medium high heat.
  2. Mix seasoning together in a small bowl and set aside.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of oil and cook sausage, onion, pepper, garlic, and half of seasoning blend over medium high heat until sausage is cooked through and crumbled. This will take about 10 minutes.
  4. Add sweet potatoes and remaining seasoning blend and mix well. If your skillet is dry, add a drizzle of oil.
  5. Cover and cook, stirring every few minutes until potatoes are just tender - you do not want them to be mushy. This will take about 20 minutes.
  6. Cook eggs in separate pan and add to top of hash if desired.
  • Author: anita | wild thistle kitchen
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: breakfast, brunch
  • Method: stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

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