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This Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash 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!
Tender caramelized pieces of sweet potato 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.
And it's done in 30 minutes. Now that's a breakfast I can get behind.
If you're all about quick breakfast, check out these recipes:
- Avocado Toast
- Spam and Eggs
- Bagel Breakfast Sandwich (this is the best breakfast sandwich EVER)
- Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
- Breakfast Fried Rice
- Air Fryer Hash Browns
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Why This Recipe Works
- Sweet potatoes are sauteed until caramelized, giving them am amazing flavor;
- The jalapeno provides just the perfect amount of heat;
- The ham adds the perfect smoky, salty flavor to complement the sweetness of the sweet potatoes;
- It can be made ahead, which is ultra convenient for busy mornings or Sunday brunch!
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Ingredients
The full list of ingredients can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Sweet potatoes, obviously. You can use orange, white or even purple sweet potatoes! They all taste amazing.
Any store bought pre-cooked ham or leftover ham from that holiday meal will work.
I like to use a nice smoked paprika for this recipe - it really goes well with the sweet potato and jalapeno.
A jalapeno adds perfect spice - you can also use an Anaheim pepper for less spice, or serrano peppers for more heat (we looooove serranos).
Step By Step Instructions
STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 375F degrees.
STEP 2: 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.
STEP 3: Add the ham, onion, red pepper, jalapeno and spices.
STEP 4: Mix to combine and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables have softened.
STEP 5: Remove from heat. Break 4 eggs over the top of the hash and place in the oven.
STEP 6: Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the egg whites are set. Garnish with cilantro and serve with toast, air fryer biscuits, or cinnamon swirls.
For extra deliciousness, top this hash with these sous vide poached eggs or sous vide soft boiled eggs!
Add Ins and Options
- Replace the ham with cooked bacon
- Mix in some green onions
- Add kale or spinach before putting in the oven for a little green nourishment
- Sprinkle with some feta or goat cheese (we like a little blue cheese too)
Expert Tips
- 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.
- You can leave the peel on or peel the sweet potatoes, depending on your preference. I prefer to peel them for a better caramelized texture.
- Be sure to stir the sweet potatoes every couple minutes while cooking them to prevent burning. I also recommend using a non-stick pan.
- Add an additional jalapeno for extra spice. You can also omit the jalapeno if you prefer no spice.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
More Awesome Sweet Potato Recipes
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes - perfectly sweet and savory, it's the perfect dish for that holiday dinner.
- Baked Sweet Potato Slices - the harissa paste we used here is just incredible!
- Korean Sweet Potatoes (my favorite!) - spicy gochujang, tangy vinegar, and so much deliciousness.
- Sous Vide Sweet Potatoes - The way to get perfect sweet potatoes, every time.
- Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes - Ultra, ultra, ultra easy, period.
Did you make this recipe? Rate it and leave a comment to let me know how it turned out!
Recipe
Sweet Potato Hash Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced sweet potatoes
- 2 cups diced cooked ham
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- ½ small onion diced
- 1 jalapeno diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 eggs
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.
Expert Tips:
- 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.
- You can leave the peel on or peel the sweet potatoes, depending on your preference.
- Be sure to stir the sweet potatoes every couple minutes while cooking them to prevent burning. I also recommend using a non-stick pan.
- Add an additional jalapeno for extra spice. You can also omit the jalapeno is you prefer no spice.
- Make ahead: 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.
Nutrition
Pranita says
Beautiful,yummy, delicious, mouthwatering. recipe.
Danielle says
Thanks so much 🙂
kim says
Love this breakfast recipe! It's super flavorful and satisfying!
Danielle says
Thanks!
Dannii says
This is great for a lazy Sunday breakfast.
Danielle says
Totally!
Megan Ellam says
Oh my this sounds amazing. I love sweet potato with jalapeno and paprika so this has to be a mist try winner dinner. Thanks so much for sharing.
Danielle says
You're welcome Megan!
Sapana says
I love that you made this with sweet potatoes! Such a wholesome breakfast.
Danielle says
The sweet potatoes are so good!
Beth says
This Hash looks heavenly! Aside from being delicious, I love that this is all made in one pan for easy clean up! Perfect for these busy holiday weeks!
Danielle says
Thanks!