Roasted sweet potatoes, crisp warm baby spinach, and spicy breakfast sausage are all topped with an egg in this Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs.
Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs
I prepared this recipe so many times over the course of my boys’ childhood. They always cleaned their plates when this was on the menu.
This breakfast hash first made its way to my table over 10 years ago. I can still remember the pride that my boys demonstrated when they figured out how to stack a little taste of everything onto their forks with each big bite.
They proudly informed us that doing so made the spinach taste so much better. I can empathize, as I well recall how much I disliked spinach as a child. I’m grateful my kids enjoy it most of the time now.
A spinach breakfast is a great way to get started on those leafy greens early. And, if you haven’t already been converted to the awesomeness that is eggs and spinach, I recommend trying my boys’ beloved Power Eggs too.
Sweet Potato and Spinach
With an egg on top, hash is one of my favorite meals for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I often make a double recipe just to have leftovers in the refrigerator.
I don’t think I’ve tried a single version of hash that I didn’t like. Sweet potato and spinach hash, crispy hash with bacon, potatoes, and vegetables, cabbage and corned beef hash, and breakfast skillets are all great options.
Sweet Potato Hash Recipe
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this recipe:
- sweet potatoes
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- breakfast sausage
- yellow onion
- baby spinach
- eggs (optional)
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and toss to coat thoroughly.
Coat a large baking sheet with oil and spread the potatoes across it. Roast the potatoes until they are fork tender, and then roast a bit longer to get a slightly crisp edge.
This usually takes between 45-70 minutes depending on how many potatoes I am cooking at the time.
When the potatoes are almost done, add the sausage and the onions to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and crumble the sausage while browning the onions.
Drain the sausage (if needed) and add the spinach. Remove from the heat and toss together to wilt the spinach. Remove to a serving dish and cover loosely to keep warm.
In the same skillet used for the sausage, cook the eggs until the whites are set and the yolks are still soft and runny. When ready to eat, top the spinach mixture with the soft eggs.
Breakfast with Spinach
Looking for more recipes like this breakfast with spinach and sweet potato?
Sausage Hash with Cabbage, Potatoes, and Beans is one of our go-to dinners on nights when I either don’t have a dinner plan or have very little motivation to cook. Luckily, it’s also one of our favorite dinners!
Roasted sweet potatoes, browned and slightly caramelized on the edges, are tossed with spicy hot sausage and handfuls of baby spinach to create a flavorful Sausage Sweet Potato Hash.
This Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Cream Sauce is on my list to try very soon and this Sweet Potato Pie is going on my list just as soon as the weather cools off this fall.
For more awesome sweet potato recipes, check out these Beef and Black Bean Stuffed Potatoes and this Sweet Potato Topped Rancher’s Pie.
Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into ½"-1" pieces, about 4 cups
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, adjust to taste
- 1 pound breakfast sausage of your choice
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped into ½" pieces, about 1 cup
- 4 cups baby spinach leaves
- (optional) eggs, 1 per person
Instructions
Roasting Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and toss to coat thoroughly.
- Coat a large baking sheet with oil and spread the potatoes across it. Roast the potatoes until they are fork tender, and then roast a bit longer to get a slightly crisp edge. This usually takes between 45-70 minutes depending on how many potatoes I am cooking at the time.
Skillet Instructions
- When the potatoes are almost done, add the sausage and the onions to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and crumble the sausage while browning the onions.
- Drain the sausage (if needed) and add the spinach. Remove from the heat and toss together to wilt the spinach. Remove to a serving dish and cover loosely to keep warm.
- In the same skillet used for the sausage, cook the eggs until the whites are set and the yolks are still soft and runny. When ready to eat, top the spinach mixture with the soft eggs.
Nutrition
{originally published 1/11/12 – recipe notes and photos updated 9/20/23}
E @ Act Fast Chef says
This looks great. I have been needed new breakfast ideas. . . I usually just make egg whites and coffee. Gets kind of boring!
Big Dude says
I've been know to put an egg on some unusual things, but I think I'll have to put one on my leftover pork and kraut to top this. Seriously, it looks very good and I love crispy sweet potatoes and it's a good way to sneak some healthy greens into the diet. I'd sure enjoy trying it.
Geni says
My daughter and I would go crazy for this skillet. Everything about it is full of hearty flavor. And you do have a very sweet hubby to get you such a fun gift.
PolaM says
What a great idea to use sweet potatoes!
nancy at good food matters says
This qualifies as one of those perfect Breakfast-for-Dinner dishes. It's really wonderful that your boys will eat all those good things.
Tricia @ saving room for dessert says
I know my husband would love this one! Nice way to start the day 🙂
The Slow Roasted Italian says
This looks like your perfect family breakfast! Very colorful.
Sue/the view from great island says
I want to sit at your table 😉
Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking says
Wow what a great way to start the day!!
sportsglutton says
I've recently really gotten into sweet potatoes and am digging the idea of them in hash. Delish!
Lizzy Do says
What a beautiful, healthy and filling breakfast, Mary! Yummy~
Autumn@Good Eats Girl says
I need to make this for breakfast…it seriously looks amazing!
Demandra says
Ha! I was just griping earlier today about how I need more recipes that include veggies in breakfast. Could you hear me complaining a couple of states away? 😛
Words Of Deliciousness says
I like the sweet potato with this recipe, something different than just the everyday white potato. Great breakfast dish.
Sonia (Nasi Lemak Lover) says
Your egg is prepare to perfection! and this dish sound so healthy.
Chris says
What a cute little skillet and a delicious breakfast.
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Just discovered your blog and am enjoying browsing. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day for me. Whenever I discover a new blog, I immediately check the breakfast offerings. If it's mostly dessert items (muffins, etc.), I know it's not my kind of blog! I've been meaning to try a sweet potato hash, and this post is a good reminder to do that. In the meantime, I think you'd like several of the breakfast egg dishes I have on my own site. Stop by to visit when you have a chance!
run 3 says
Your recipes are very helpful to me, I will save and make my family
Sara Moore says
I am in the middle of making your recipe and it doesn’t tell what to do with the onions that are in the list of ingredients!
Mary says
Sorry about that! The onions cook along with the sausage.
Maryam says
This was yummy! Minor alteration: I sauteed the sweet potatoes in a pan instead of baking them.
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad that you liked the recipe, Maryam!