Sweet Potato Hash Recipe with Ham and Eggs

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This Sweet Potato Hash Recipe is the ultimate breakfast comfort food with smoky salty ham, spicy jalapeno, caramelized sweet potatoes, onions and sweet red peppers...all topped with beautiful yolky, baked eggs and ready in 30 minutes!

This is a sponsored post for Clifty Farm Country Meats. All opinions are 100% honest and my own. 

There is nothing like that feeling of breaking into an egg and having all the delicious yolk run out and drip over your concoction of potatoes, meats, veggies and sopped up with a piece of buttery toast.

It's the feeling I get when I eat this Sweet Potato Hash. Tender caramelized sweet potatoes paired with spicy jalapenos and onions, sweet red peppers and the most delicious salty cured ham all topped with a gooey egg is just perfection.

It's life. It's what I dream of weekends to be like.

And it's done in 30 minutes. Yes, only 30 minutes until you can sink your fork into this incredible Sweet Potato Hash.

Why This Recipe Works

1. Sweet potatoes are sauteed until caramelized, giving them am amazing flavor;
2. The jalapeno provides just a touch of heat;
3. The ham adds the perfect smoky, salty flavor to complement the sweetness of the sweet potatoes;
4. It can be made ahead, which is ultra convenient for busy mornings or Sunday brunch!

Clifty Farm Country Meats

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Step By Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375F degrees.

Heat a large oven proof skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the sweet potatoes and cover. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent burning.

Add the ham, onion, red pepper, jalapeno and spices.

Mix to combine and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables have softened. Add salt to taste at this point. I don't typically need to add salt as the ham is salty, but adjust it to your own preference.

Remove from heat. Break 4 eggs over the top of the hash and place in the oven.

Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the egg whites are set. Garnish with cilantro and serve with buttered toast.

For extra deliciousness, top this hash with these sous vide poached eggs or sous vide soft boiled eggs!

Expert Tips

1. If you don't have an ovenproof skillet, you can cook in a regular skillet, then transfer to any oven safe dish. You can also fry the eggs separately and top with the fried eggs.
2. You can leave the peel on or peel the sweet potatoes, depending on your preference.
3. Be sure to stir the sweet potatoes every couple minutes while cooking them to prevent burning. I also recommend using a non-stick pan.
4. Add an additional jalapeno for extra spice. You can also omit the jalapeno is you prefer no spice.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What's the difference between a sweet potato and a yam? Typically, what you find in your local grocery store are sweet potatoes. What they call yams are usually sweet potatoes. Yams have a much rougher looking skin, almost like tree bark. Read more about the difference in this article from Bon Appetit.
2. Can you eat sweet potato skin? You can definitely eat the skin! It is filled with all sorts of vitamins - just make sure to wash it thoroughly before cooking. For this recipe, I peel the sweet potatoes, but you are welcome to leave the skins on as well.
3. Can you make sweet potato hash ahead of time? This is an awesome make-ahead dish. Just make the hash (without the eggs) and store in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Place in an ovenproof dish, break the eggs on top and cook according to the recipe instructions when ready.
4. Can you freeze sweet potato hash? While you can do it in an airtight container, I don't recommend it as it causes the sweet potatoes and veggies to become very mushy.

Serving Options

Make it a whole breakfast or brunch meal with these other favorites:

• Cinnamon Swirls;
• Pumpkin Scones;
• Lemon Ricotta Pancakes;
• Avocado Toast;
• Cured Salmon.

More Awesome Sweet Potato Recipes

• Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes;
• Baked Sweet Potato Slices;
• Thai Sweet Potato Curry from Pinch of Yum;
• Sweet Potato Pie from Spend with Pennies.

Did you make this Sweet Potato Hash Recipes? Rate the recipe and leave a comment to let me know how it turned out!