This one-skillet Sweet Potato Hash combines caramelized sweet potatoes with savory breakfast sausage, onions, and red peppers in a single pan. The recipe balances sweet and savory flavors and works equally well for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Check what you already have. We'll leave it off your shopping list.
CookOS may earn a commission from Instacart orders.
Prices vary by store
*Service fees apply. Instacart® and the Instacart logo are registered trademarks of Maplebear Inc. d/b/a Instacart.
Wash, peel, and dice the sweet potatoes. Dice the onion and the red bell pepper. Set the vegetables to the side.
In a large non-stick skillet, crumble the breakfast sausage and cook over medium heat. Cook the sausage until it’s almost completely browned. Add the diced onion and continue cooking until the onion is translucent and the sausage is fully browned. Remove the sausage and onions to a separate plate and set it to the side.
In the same skillet, add the cooking oil and the diced sweet potatoes. Cook the sweet potatoes over medium heat for 10-12 minutes. Stir occasionally but not too often so the sweet potatoes have a chance to brown and caramelize. Don’t worry if the sweet potatoes are not fork tender during this time as they will continue to cook in the next step.
Now add the diced red bell pepper, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika to the skillet. Stir together with the sweet potatoes. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are now fork tender.
Add the cooked sausage and onions back to the skillet and combine with the sweet potatoes and peppers. Cook for 1-2 more minutes to allow the sausage to reheat with the rest of the hash.
Serve this sweet potato hash with fresh parsley, sliced avocado, or any of your favorite toppings!
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until warmed through.
large non-stick skillet
Yes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through, about 3–5 minutes.
Stir only occasionally during the first 10–12 minutes of cooking; frequent stirring prevents browning. Medium heat is also essential—higher heat can burn them before they soften.
Yes. Try Italian sausage, chorizo, or omit it entirely for a vegetarian version. If omitting, add an extra tablespoon of oil and consider adding a fried egg on top.
They should be fork-tender by the end of step 4. If they're still firm, add 2–3 more minutes of cooking time over medium heat.
Fresh parsley, sliced avocado, a fried egg, sour cream, or hot sauce all work well. Add any topping after plating.
