Sweet Potato and Sausage Hash
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Sweet potato and sausage hash is my go-to easy breakfast recipe. Savory pork sausage, tender sweet potato, and just enough natural sweetness to make it feel a little indulgent, all in one pan in about 25 minutes. It’s the kind of thing I want on a busy morning without a sink full of dishes.
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Sweet Potato and Sausage Hash
Sweet Potato and Sausage Hash
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This is also the recipe I make in big batches and freeze in portions, so there’s always something good ready to reheat. It happens to be gluten free and paleo friendly, but I love it any day of the week, no diet required.
My whole family eats it too. The kids like theirs plain with toast, my husband piles his into a hoagie roll, and I go for a fried egg and a good shake of hot sauce on top.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- One pan, about 25 minutes. Everything cooks in a single skillet, so cleanup is quick.
- Meal-prep friendly. It freezes and reheats beautifully, so a big batch means easy breakfasts all week.
- Naturally gluten free and paleo. A wholesome breakfast that fits a lot of ways of eating, no special ingredients required.
- Savory with a touch of sweet. The pork sausage and tender sweet potato hit that salty-sweet balance that makes it feel a little indulgent.
- Family approved. Easy to make mild for the kids and spice up for the grown-ups.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Pork sausage – The one pound tube packaging, usually found near the bacon.
- Sweet yellow onion – White or red onion works too, but yellow is a nice complement to the sweet potato.
- Garlic – Fresh is best. Pre-minced or granulated garlic powder will work in a pinch.
- Sweet potato – The star of the dish. I look for the biggest one I can find.
- Optional garnishes – Chives, hot sauce, a fried egg.
Step By Step Directions
- First, brown pork sausage in a large pan or skillet (I love my cast iron for this recipe!), drain excess oil and return to pan.
- Next, add diced onion and garlic. Cook on medium/low heat until garlic is fragrant and onions are becoming translucent.
- Finally, stir in diced sweet potato and cook covered for 5 – 10 minutes, until potato is fork tender.
Variations and Add-Ins
- Make it spicy. Use hot sausage instead of mild, or finish your bowl with a generous smattering of sriracha.
- Add apple. A diced apple stirred in with the sweet potato turns this into a sweet potato, apple, and sausage hash that leans a little more fall.
- Stir in greens. A few handfuls of baby spinach or chopped kale wilt right in at the end.
- Top with an egg. A fried or poached egg on top makes it a full breakfast.
- Dial back the sweetness. This dish runs on the sweeter side. Swap the sweet onion for regular white onion if you want to balance it out.
What Sausage Is Best
I look for the sausage with the fewest unpronounceable ingredients. Some specialty markets carry very clean, compliant options, but I usually find a couple at my regular store that are close enough. We use mild because the kids enjoy this dish too, but spicy sausage is a great choice if you want a little heat.
Serving Suggestions
Most often I just pile it into a bowl and dig in, but it dresses up easily. Try it with a fried egg on top, some baby spinach stirred in, or tucked into a hoagie roll. My kids like theirs with a side of very toasted toast. I love mine alongside a mug of bulletproof coffee.
How to Store, Freeze, and Reheat
This hash is built for make ahead mornings. I like to cook a really large batch and freeze it in smaller single-serving portions so I’m never scrambling for a good meal.
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Portion into freezer safe containers or bags and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: It reheats beautifully in a skillet over medium heat, or in the microwave straight from the fridge or freezer.
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How to Make Sweet Potato and Sausage Hash
Sweet Potato and Sausage Hash Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast pork sausage (usually found near the bacon)
- 1 medium/small sweet yellow onion diced
- 4 - 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large sweet potato diced
- optional garnish: chives hot sauce, fried egg
Instructions
- Brown pork sausage in a large pan or skillet (I love my cast iron for this recipe!), drain excess oil and return to pan.
- Add diced onion and garlic. Cook on medium/low heat until garlic is fragrant and onions are becoming translucent.
- Stir in diced sweet potato and cook covered for 5 - 10 minutes, until potato is fork tender.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Sausage: A one pound tube of ground pork sausage works best. Use mild for a kid friendly version or hot sausage for more spice.
- Make it spicy: Finish with a smattering of sriracha or your favorite hot sauce.
- Add-ins: Stir in a diced apple with the sweet potato, or wilt in a few handfuls of spinach or kale at the end.
- Less sweet: Swap the sweet onion for white onion to balance the sweetness.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days in an airtight container.
- Freezer: Portion and freeze up to 3 months. Reheats well in a skillet or microwave, even straight from frozen.
- Serving: Great on its own, topped with a fried egg, or tucked into a hoagie roll.
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Tools we love
- Knife sharpener – Every homes needs a knife sharpener and this one is easy to use.
- Santoku knife – My favorite knife for cutting vegetables!
- 15″ Cast iron pan – This. Pan. Is. Huge. Literally massive. Perfect for a giant batch of hash.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make sweet potato and sausage hash ahead of time? Yes, this is one of the best breakfasts for meal prep. Make a big batch, portion it out, and freeze. It reheats well straight from frozen.
What kind of sausage is best for sweet potato hash? A one pound tube of ground pork sausage works perfectly. Use mild for a kid friendly version or hot sausage for extra spice.
Is sweet potato and sausage hash paleo or Whole30? The dish itself is naturally paleo and gluten free. Whether it fits a strict Whole30 depends on your sausage, so check the label for added sugar and other non-compliant ingredients.
Can I add apple to sweet potato sausage hash? Absolutely. A diced apple stirred in with the sweet potato adds a lovely sweetness and works especially well in fall.
How do you reheat sweet potato and sausage hash? Reheat in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through, or microwave a portion from the fridge or freezer.
Final Thoughts
This sweet potato and sausage hash recipe has earned its spot as one of my favorite breakfasts, and I have a feeling it’ll become a regular in your kitchen too. It’s the rare recipe that’s genuinely easy, freezer friendly, and good enough that nobody realizes it’s fitting into whatever way they’re trying to eat. If you make it, I’d love to hear how it went in the comments, and definitely let me know your favorite way to top it.
7.5.2016, 7.17.2026
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What a fast and easy recipe that is packed with flavor! This will be perfect for dinner tonight; delicious!
Love this easy and filling hash! Perfect for busy weeknights!
This is really good and hearty for the kids but also quick to make!
I love how simple this was to make! One pan recipes are the best!
Love the flavor combinations in this. My whole family did too!