Sweet Potato Bacon Breakfast Hash (Printable)

Hearty breakfast hash with sweet potato and bacon. Satisfying start with savory flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Components

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 18 ounces)
02 - 200 grams thick-cut bacon, chopped
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
04 - 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Seasonings

07 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
08 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Optional Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# How to Make It:

01 - Add chopped bacon to a large skillet over medium heat and cook until fat is rendered and bacon is crisp, about 6 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate.
02 - In the same skillet, add onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent and peppers have softened, roughly 5 minutes.
03 - Increase heat to medium-high and stir in diced sweet potatoes. Drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir well and cover. Cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and cooked through.
04 - Return the cooked bacon to skillet. Toss everything together and allow mixture to crisp further for an additional 3–5 minutes. Garnish with parsley before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Uses affordable and everyday ingredients you probably already have at home
  • Satisfies with sweet savory and smoky notes in every bite
  • All cooks in a single skillet for easy clean up
  • The leftovers reheat beautifully for busy weekday breakfasts
02 -
  • High in vitamin A and fiber thanks to sweet potatoes
  • Takes thirty minutes from start to finish with minimal prep
  • Flexible for variations from spicy to vegetarian
03 -
  • Do not rush caramelizing the sweet potatoes The flavor payoff is worth the extra couple of minutes
  • Always use a sturdy pan so you get those crispy bits without sticking
  • Push the hash aside and crack eggs right into the pan to cook them all together for an easy yet impressive one pan breakfast

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