Sweet Potato Hash with Egg

The unique hash is made with sweet potatoes sautéed with chicken sausage, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Top with a pan-fried egg for a delicious breakfast.

346kcal per serving
20 gprotein
35 gcarbohydrates
14 gfat
4servings (3-4 ounce)

· Cook: 60 min

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer serving% DV
Calories 346 kcal
Total fat 14 g 18%
Saturated fat 3 g 15%
Cholesterol 252 mg 84%
Sodium 405 mg 18%
Total carbohydrates 35 g 13%
Dietary fiber 6 g 21%
Total sugars 8 g
Added sugars 0 g 0%
Protein 20 g 40%
Vitamin D 1 µg 5%
Calcium 93 mg 7%
Iron 4 mg 22%
Potassium 864 mg 18%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

MyPlate food groups per serving

  • Vegetables: 1 cup

Directions

  1. Put sweet potatoes and water in a skillet and bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Reduce heat to low and cook about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the water has been absorbed by the sweet potatoes.
  3. Add oil, sausage, onion, bell pepper and garlic to the skillet with the sweet potatoes. Cook about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is lightly browned and the sweet potatoes are tender.
  4. Divide the hash between 4 plates and return the skillet to the stove.
  5. Reheat the skillet over medium high heat and when it is hot, add the remaining 1 teaspoon oil.
  6. Add the eggs, one at a time, and cook about 3 to 5 minutes until the whites are solid and the yolks begin to thicken but are not hard. Flip the egg and cook for one more minute.
  7. Top sweet potato hash with an egg and serve right away.

Notes

See how to make this   recipe  and more on USDA’s  MyPlate Kitchen YouTube   site. Learn more about: Sweet Potatoes Onions Bell Peppers Garlic

Source

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/sweet-potato-hash-egg, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Sweet Potato Hash with Egg?

One serving has 346 kcal. The recipe makes 4 servings (3-4 ounce each).

How much protein is in Sweet Potato Hash with Egg?

20 g of protein per serving, with 35 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat.

How long does Sweet Potato Hash with Egg take to make?

About 60 minutes in total.

What do I need to make Sweet Potato Hash with Egg?

9 ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes (cut into cubes, about 4 cups), 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, 2 chicken sausages and 1 small yellow onion (peeled and diced) ….