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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Breakfast ยป Sweet Potato Bacon Hash

    Sweet Potato Bacon Hash

    Published: Mar 30, 2020 ยท Updated: Oct 22, 2020 ยท This post contains affiliate links.

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    Sweet Potato Bacon Hash is a satisfying breakfast or brunch recipe full of onions, sweet potatoes, and bacon topped with a fried egg made all in one skillet.

    white plate of sweet potato hash with fried egg and bacon on top sitting on a green napkin on white counter with one fresh egg and bacon crumbles
    • About Bacon Sweet Potato Hash
      • Ingredients
        • Cost
    • How to Make Sweet Potato Bacon Hash
    • Tips for Making
      • Variations
        • Ingredient Options
        • How to Make Allergy Friendly
        • Alternative Prep & Cooking
      • Make Ahead Ideas
      • Storage Suggestions
    • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Sweet Potato Bacon Hash nutrition benefits
      • What to serve with this dish

    About Bacon Sweet Potato Hash

    If you're looking to change up your breakfast but still want it to be nutritious and enjoyable, I highly suggest this Sweet Potato Bacon Hash.

    I've always been a big fan of hash (see chicken hash, mushroom and sausage hash, and corned beef and cabbage hash). I love how you get a complete meal in one pot usually with potatoes, veggies, and some kind of tasty protein with lots of flavors.

    This bacon sweet potato hash is no exception; plus, it's simple and budget-friendly making it great for breakfast, brunch, and even weeknight dinners. My absolute favorite part of this recipe though is that you can do everything in one skillet.

    You'll start by frying the bacon then cooking the veggies in the bacon grease. Sautéing the veggies in the small amount of bacon grease released from frying your bacon gives a depth of flavor to your hash without too much richness.

    Finishing off the hash, you'll add some fresh herbs and salt. Then you'll fry an egg to top your hash. The herbs and egg are optional, but I think the herbs are worth it because they really brighten up the flavor. I prefer thyme but rosemary is also tasty. Plus, you can also use dried herbs.

    As for the eggs, I like to fry them, but you can serve them any way you like. Or like I said, omit them if you want. If you don't mind washing two pots (one used to make the hash and one used to fry the eggs), you can fry the eggs while you are finishing the hash.

    egg, red onion, yellow onion, dried thyme, salt, garlic, sweet potato, bacon with text overlay describing each ingredient

    Ingredients

    Bacon: Whatever bacon you like is what you should use. Regular, thick-cut, or center-cut bacon are all good options. Center-cut bacon has less fat content if that is something you monitor.

    Sweet potatoes: When buying sweet potatoes, look for ones without sprouts or bruises. You'll need 1 to 1.25 pound of sweet potatoes which is 2 medium-large potatoes or 3 small-medium potatoes.

    Onions: I like to use a combo of white or yellow onions with red onions. Honestly, any type of onion will be delicious in this bacon sweet potato hash. You could also add a bell pepper in place of one onion if desired.

    Garlic: Fresh garlic is my go-to, but garlic powder will also work if you don't feel like mincing garlic.

    Thyme: My favorite herb to use in this Sweet Potato Bacon Hash is fresh thyme. However, I've used dried thyme as well as fresh & dried rosemary. See notes for measurements.

    Salt: The bacon adds some sodium, but I really think the potatoes and onions need some salt to bring out the richness of the dish along with the sweetness of the onions.

    Eggs: All eggs are great options here. I typically buy large eggs since they are the standard for most recipes, but use whatever you have. When it comes to eggs, I don't bother spending extra on brown or cage-free, but that is a personal preference.

    Cost

    • bacon 4 slices: $1.50
    • sweet potatoes 2 medium: $0.96
    • yellow onion 1 medium: $0.50
    • red onions 1 medium: $0.98
    • garlic 2 cloves: $0.12
    • fresh thyme 1 teaspoon: $0.08
    • salt 1/2 teaspoon: $0.02
    • eggs 4 large: $0.92

    TOTAL COST: $5.08 or $1.27/serving (Based on San Diego Sprouts 2020)

    How to Make Sweet Potato Bacon Hash

    step by step photos with sweet potatoes and onions cooking in skillet to make hash

    Time needed: 30 minutes.

    Here are the steps for how to make Bacon Sweet Potato Hash:

    1. Cook the bacon.

      Add the chopped bacon to a cold skillet, and cook until done.

    2. Remove the bacon from the skillet.

      Drain bacon.

    3. Cook sweet potatoes.

      Add the sweet potatoes to the bacon grease, and cook.

    4. Add the onions to the skillet, and sauté.

    5. Season the potatoes and onions.

      Stir in garlic, thyme, and salt. Remove from the skillet, and plate.

    6. Fry the eggs in the skillet.

      Top the sweet potatoes & onions with fried egg and bacon crumbles. Enjoy!white plates with hash and eggs on placemat with salt and pepper shakers and glass of milk

    Tips for Making

    Variations

    Ingredient Options

    Onions: You do not have to use one red and one yellow. You can use two onions of any type or color.

    Thyme: Dried thyme will work; use 1/2 teaspoon in place of the 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme. If you use dried herbs, add it when you add the onions to give it time to release its flavor. Or use fresh (1 teaspoon) or dried (1/2 teaspoon) rosemary, oregano, or parsley in place of thyme.

    How to Make Allergy Friendly

    This is already gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free.

    If you want it to be vegetarian, omit the bacon. Sauté the potatoes & onions in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, avocado oil, or butter (this will make it no longer dairy-free).

    Alternative Prep & Cooking

    You can poach the eggs or scramble them in you prefer that to fried eggs.

    sweet potato bacon hash with fried egg and bacon on white plates with bug of tea and green napkin

    Make Ahead Ideas

    You can make the hash in advance up to 3 days before eating. Store the crumbled & cooked bacon in one container in the fridge and the sweet potato-onion mixture in another airtight container in the fridge. I don't recommend cooking the egg until right before serving.

    To reheat in a skillet: Add sweet potato-onion mixture to a nonstick skillet, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Cook the egg however you prefer just before serving, and sprinkle with the cooked bacon.

    To reheat in the microwave: Add sweet potato-onion to a microwave-safe bowl and cover lightly with a towel. Heat for 45 seconds, stirring between heating, until warmed through. Cook the egg however you like. Sprinkle with bacon.

    Storage Suggestions

    Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Can be reheated on the stovetop using a skillet or heat in the microwave (as directed above). I do not recommend freezing the mixture because the texture will not be the same.

    two white plates of sweet potato hash with fried egg and bacon on placemat with salt and pepper shakers and glass of milk

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Sweet Potato Bacon Hash nutrition benefits

    The sweet potatoes provide complex carbohydrates, fiber, and a hefty dose of Vitamin A. Even though onions don't have tons of color, they are still incredibly nutritious with polyphenols, micronutrients with potential heart disease and cancer-fighting powers, and quercetin which is an anti-inflammatory anti-oxidant. Same with garlic.

    Eggs are a good source of vegetarian protein. The small amount of bacon gives amazing flavor to your hash and helps you feel satisfied thanks to the protein it has.

    What to serve with this dish

    This is a complete meal in one, so there's no need to add anything.

    Final thoughts:

    I love this breakfast/brunch/dinner meal. It's hefty enough to fill you up no matter what time of day you're eating it. Plus, it's budget-friendly and made all in one skillet.

    Note that the serving size is not very large (about 1 cup of potatoes and onions + one fried egg + one slice of crumbled bacon), so I often eat double the amount of hash and bacon to make sure I feel full and satisfied.

    white plate on white countertop with sweet potato and bacon hash topped with fried eggs and bacon crumbles with sweet potato, egg, cup of tea, and bacon

    MORE SWEET POTATO RECIPES YOU'LL LOVE:

    • Crock-Pot Sweet Potato Bisque
    • Easy Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potato
    • Crock Pot Chicken, Sweet Potato and Peppers
    • Breakfast Potatoes with Peanut Butter

    white countertop with green napkin and two plates of sweet potato bacon hash topped with fried eggs and a mug of tea with plate of bacon crumbles

    Sweet Potato Bacon Hash

    Sweet Potato Bacon Hash is a satisfying breakfast or brunch recipe full of onions, sweet potatoes, and bacon flavor topped with a fried egg made all in one skillet.
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meme
    Total Cost: $5.08 or $1.27/serving

    Ingredients

    • 4 slices center-cut bacon chopped
    • 2 medium sweet potatoes diced
    • 1 medium yellow onion diced
    • 1 medium red onion diced
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 4 large eggs

    Instructions

    • In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat. Remove and put on paper towels. Keep bacon drippings in pan (it's around 1 tablespoon)
    • Turn heat up to medium high and add sweet potatoes. Let them sit in the pan and cook on one side for 4 minutes then stir and cook another 3 minutes until they are golden and slightly softened.
    • Add onions to the pan and sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Meanwhile, fry eggs in a non-stick skillet, one at a time.
    • Add in garlic, thyme, and salt to the sweet potato mixture. Cook for 2 minutes until very fragrant.
    • Serve fried eggs over hash, and sprinkle with reserved bacon. Enjoy!

    Notes

    *If you don't want to use bacon, omit and sauté the veggies in 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil.
    *Dried thyme will work; use 1/2 teaspoon in place of the 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme. If you use dried herbs, add it when you add the onions to give it time to release its flavor. Or use fresh (1 teaspoon) or dried (1/2 teaspoon) rosemary, oregano, or parsley in place of thyme.
    *Use about 1 to 1.25 pounds potatoes which is around 2 medium-large potatoes or 3 small-medium potatoes.
    *Makes 4 cups of hash.

    What to Use in This Recipe

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    Nutrition Facts
    Sweet Potato Bacon Hash
    Amount Per Serving (1 cup hash + 1 egg)
    Calories 224 Calories from Fat 63
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 7g11%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 194mg65%
    Sodium 547mg24%
    Potassium 531mg15%
    Carbohydrates 29g10%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 7g8%
    Protein 11g22%
    Vitamin A 16382IU328%
    Vitamin C 13mg16%
    Calcium 77mg8%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    *

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    This post was originally published on May 16, 2013. Text, recipe, and photos have been updated.

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