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Get It NowThis sweet potato hash recipe is the perfect fusion of crispy bacon, runny eggs, and tender sweet potatoes. It’s quick to make and happens to be a combination of my kids’ favorite foods, so it makes a regular appearance at our house. It’s perfect when you want a hearty, healthy breakfast that satisfies — but isn’t quite as heavy as steak and eggs. And while this dish is most commonly served as a sweet potato breakfast hash, it makes a great dinner option, too!
Why You’ll Love This Sweet Potato Hash Recipe
- Tender, golden sweet potatoes
- Eggs with delicate whites and yolks done to your liking
- Crispy bacon and tender veggies
- Combination of savory and sweet flavors
- One-pan meal in less than 30 minutes
- Healthy and naturally gluten-free
- Easy to customize
Ingredients & Substitutions
This section explains how to choose the best ingredients for sweet potato hash with eggs, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card below.
- Sweet Potatoes – You can peel them or leave the potato skins on based on your preference. Cut them into uniform 3/4-inch cubes to ensure fast and even cooking. You can also make this dish with white potatoes if you want to, or swap the sweet potatoes with rutabaga for a low carb option. If you have extras, make a sweet potato salad next.
- Bell Pepper – Dice it finely. I used red, but yellow, orange, or green bell peppers, or even poblano peppers would also work. You can also add some diced jalapenos if you like a kick (or even shishito peppers if you like to be surprised — only 1 in 10 is spicy).
- Onion – Dice it finely, the same size as the pepper. I like the mild flavor of yellow onion in this dish, but you could use red onions, white onions, shallots, or even caramelized onions. Or top with green onions as a garnish.
- Garlic – Use 2 cloves of freshly minced garlic for the best flavor, or 1 teaspoon jarred garlic for convenience. If you have to, you can use 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder to season the potatoes directly instead of sauteing the garlic.
- Bacon – I cook the bacon in the skillet to use fewer dishes, but you could also throw in leftover oven bacon, air fryer bacon, or even microwave bacon if you prefer. You could also use turkey bacon for a healthier twist, or omit altogether for a vegetarian option.
- Olive Oil – Used for sauteing. You can also use avocado oil, coconut oil, or any heat-safe cooking oil you like.
- Spices – Including smoked paprika (or regular), cumin, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Eggs – Use whole, large ones.
How To Make Sweet Potato Hash
This section shows how to make sweet potato breakfast hash, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
- Cook the bacon. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add slices of bacon and cook until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel to drain any excess grease. Chop into pieces and set aside.
- Cook the sweet potatoes. Remove any excess grease from the skillet. Add the olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the sweet potatoes, and cook until slightly tender and lightly browned.
- Cook the vegetables. Add the diced bell pepper, diced onion, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, sea salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook the sweet potato hash until the peppers are tender, the onions are translucent, and the sweet potatoes are tender and cooked through. (You may need to reduce heat to medium if you get too much browning.)
- Add the bacon. Stir it in until uniform.
- Add eggs and bake. Make 4 wells in the sweet potato breakfast hash, and crack one egg into each well. Transfer to the oven and cook until the eggs reach your desired doneness. I like to garnish with fresh parsley, but this is optional.
Variations Of Sweet Potato Hash
- Southwest – Add diced green chilies and corn kernels when adding the onion. Stir in rinsed and drained black beans when adding cooked bacon. Replace smoked paprika and cumin with 1-2 tablespoons of taco seasoning or fajita seasoning.
- Cheesy – Sprinkle sweet potato breakfast hash with shredded cheddar, Monterey jack, or feta cheese right before placing in the oven.
- Veggie – Experiment with different veggies. Sauteed zucchini, sauteed mushrooms, or sauteed spinach all make great additions.
- Sausage – Replace the bacon with breakfast sausage instead. (Cook it for about 10 minutes over medium-high heat in the beginning.)
Storage Instructions
- Store: Transfer cooled leftovers to an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Meal prep: Cook the entire recipe as directed, portion into individual containers, and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- Reheat: Warm in a skillet, in the oven at 350 degrees F, or in the microwave before serving. The eggs may overcook, so you could consider removing them first and adding toward the end of reheating.
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Recommended Tools
- Cast Iron Skillet – This skillet goes from stovetop to oven, is reasonably priced, and has lasted me for many years.
Sweet Potato Hash (30 Minutes!)
You'll love this easy sweet potato hash recipe with crispy bacon, perfect eggs, and tender veggies. A hearty, healthy breakfast in one pan!
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).
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Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the slices of bacon and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until crispy.
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Transfer the bacon to a paper towel to drain any excess grease. Chop the bacon into pieces and set aside.
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Using the same cast iron pan, use a paper towel to remove any excess grease from cooking the bacon. Add the olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the sweet potatoes and cook for 7-8 minutes, until they are starting to become tender and lightly browning.
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Add the red pepper, onion, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, sea salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 6-7 minutes, until the peppers are tender, onions are translucent, and sweet potatoes are tender and cooked through.
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Stir in the cooked bacon.
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Make 4 wells in the hash. Crack one egg into each well. Transfer the hash to the oven and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your desired doneness.
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Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1 cup sweet potato hash + 1 egg
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9 Comments
Mrs Teco
0Great recipe. Simple to follow. Delicious!
Liz Harris
0Hi I’m just wondering about the carb content isn’t it rather a lot for one meal?
Wholesome Yum D
0Hi Liz, This is not a low carb recipe.
Ruby
0I usually have trouble getting the kids out of bed, but the smell of this wafting through the house made them get up on their own, which is a result in itself! They cleared their plates and asked for more!
Ayessa
0This sweet potato hash is now one of my favorite recipes! I love how the ingredients complement each other, plus the flavors really burst in every bite! I would love to recommend this recipe to my friends as well!
Jackie Jacobs
0This is such a good recipe! Just the right amount of spice, sweet & savory flavors. I did not put my skillet in the oven but left the covered cast iron skillet on stovetop to finish the eggs. It took a couple of minutes longer but the eggs cooked just fine. Try it, you’ll love it if you’re a sweet potato fan! Yummy 😋
Deb
0My weekend breakfast game just got a million times better thanks to this delicious one pan meal. I enjoyed how crispy yet soft the sweet potatoes were and the combo of sweetness with the fried eggs and bacon ooh boy! I am looking forward to Saturday so I can whip this up quickly again.
Lily
0I just made this recipe and it was amazing! I didn’t have all the ingredients so I used what I had, but it still turned out fantastic. The only thing I would do differently is add more salt to the sweet potatoes because they were a little bland. Other than that, it’s a great recipe!
Nicole
0I had a lot of people over for brunch last weekend and made this sweet potato hash- it was soo good! And wow..that bacon in there adds so much flavor!