Southern Sweet Potato and Bacon Hash with Fried Eggs
Make Southern Sweet Potato and Bacon Hash with Fried Eggs, a Southern breakfast recipe with Thick-Cut Bacon, Sweet Potatoes (peeled, diced 1/2-inch), Yellow Onion (diced). It has about 40 min, about 510 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Southern Sweet Potato and Bacon Hash with Fried Eggs is a Southern breakfast recipe that takes about 40 min, makes 4 servings, has about 510 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
Southern Sweet Potato and Bacon Hash with Fried Eggs ingredients
- 8 strips Thick-Cut Bacon
- 2 medium Sweet Potatoes (peeled, diced 1/2-inch)
- 1 small Yellow Onion (diced)
- 0.5 medium Green Bell Pepper (diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Fresh Thyme (chopped)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
- 4 Large Eggs
- 2 tbsp Green Onions (sliced, for garnish)
How to make Southern Sweet Potato and Bacon Hash with Fried Eggs
- In a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan, cook 8 strips thick-cut bacon over medium heat until crispy. This typically takes about 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the crispy bacon from the skillet with a slotted spoon and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve 2-3 tablespoons of the rendered bacon fat in the skillet; discard any excess.
- Add the 2 medium diced sweet potatoes to the skillet with the bacon fat. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender-crisp and starting to brown.
- Stir in the 1 small diced yellow onion and 1/2 medium diced green bell pepper. Continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring periodically, until the vegetables have softened.
- Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Season the hash with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Crumble the reserved crispy bacon into small pieces and stir it into the sweet potato hash. Keep the hash warm while you prepare the eggs.
- In a separate non-stick skillet or using the same skillet (wiped clean if preferred), heat a small amount of additional bacon fat or butter over medium heat. Crack 4 large eggs into the skillet and fry them to your desired doneness, such as sunny-side up, over easy, or over medium. This usually takes 2-4 minutes depending on preference.
- Divide the warm sweet potato and bacon hash among four plates. Top each serving with a freshly fried egg.
- Garnish the dish with 2 tablespoons sliced green onions just before serving for a burst of freshness and color.
Southern Sweet Potato and Bacon Hash with Fried Eggs FAQ
How do I make Southern Sweet Potato and Bacon Hash with Fried Eggs?
Make Southern Sweet Potato and Bacon Hash with Fried Eggs by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Southern Sweet Potato and Bacon Hash with Fried Eggs?
The main ingredients include Thick-Cut Bacon, Sweet Potatoes (peeled, diced 1/2-inch), Yellow Onion (diced), Green Bell Pepper (diced), Garlic (minced). The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Southern Sweet Potato and Bacon Hash with Fried Eggs take?
This recipe takes about 40 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Southern Sweet Potato and Bacon Hash with Fried Eggs?
Recipe Genius estimates about 510 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.