Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash

Name: Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced small; 1/2 onion, diced; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; Salt and pepper, to taste; 4 large eggs; 2 tbsp chopped green onion

4 servings15 min prep20 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash

Story updated September 18, 2026

Hash-style dishes grew from frugal American cooking that fried chopped leftovers together, and sweet potato versions reflect the vegetable's deep roots in Southern and Indigenous American cuisine, where it has been cultivated for centuries. The combination gained popularity recently amid interest in whole-food, gluten-free breakfasts.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

2 tbsp olive oil
2 medium sweet potatoes, diced small
1/2 onion, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 large eggs
2 tbsp chopped green onion

Instructions

1Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the diced sweet potatoes in an even layer.
2Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes begin to soften, about 8 minutes.
3Uncover, add the onion and bell pepper, and continue cooking until everything is tender and lightly browned, about 8 more minutes. Season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
4Make four small wells in the hash and crack an egg into each.
5Cover the pan and cook until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still soft, about 4 minutes.
6Sprinkle with green onion and serve straight from the skillet.

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