Description

A crispy, comforting, and flavorful breakfast hash featuring sweet potatoes and spicy Italian sausage, perfect for a hearty morning meal that comes together quickly.

Ingredients

Scale

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 3 cups)
12 ounces Italian sausage, casings removed
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced (optional but recommended)
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Peel (optional) and dice sweet potatoes into roughly ½-inch cubes. Dice onion and red bell pepper, mince garlic, and crumble sausage by hand or with a spoon.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving rendered fat in the pan.
Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to skillet. Spread diced sweet potatoes in a single layer. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes to develop a crust, then stir gently and continue cooking, stirring every few minutes until tender inside and crispy on edges, about 12-15 minutes total. Lower heat if potatoes brown too fast.
Push sweet potatoes to one side of the pan. Add onion and bell pepper with a pinch of salt to cleared area. Cook until softened and starting to caramelize, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) during the last minute, stirring to combine.
Return cooked sausage to skillet and mix gently with vegetables and potatoes. Adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, or smoked paprika if needed. Heat together for another minute to meld flavors.
Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top. Serve immediately, optionally with fried eggs or toast.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure crispy edges; cook in batches if needed. Use cast iron skillet for best browning. If potatoes are not softening fast enough, cover skillet with lid briefly to steam, then remove lid to crisp. Fresh garlic is preferred over jarred for better flavor. Leftovers reheat well in a skillet with a splash of water or oil to restore crispiness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
Calories: 380
Sugar: 7
Sodium: 650
Fat: 20
Saturated Fat: 7
Carbohydrates: 32
Fiber: 5
Protein: 18

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