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Maple Sausage Sweet Potato Hash

chef Laya
An easy maple sausage sweet potato hash made in one skillet with crispy sweet potatoes, breakfast sausage, bell peppers, onions, warm spices, real maple syrup, and optional eggs. This sweet and savory breakfast recipe is perfect for brunch, meal prep, or breakfast-for-dinner.
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Prepr Time 15 minutes
Cooking Time 25 minutes
ToTal Time 40 minutes
Type of plate Breakfast, Main Course
kitchen American
Serving 4

Ingredients
  

For the Maple Sausage Sweet Potato Hash

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage turkey sausage, chicken sausage, or plant-based sausage
  • 1½ pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup water or low-sodium chicken broth

For Serving

  • 4 large eggs optional
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley cilantro, chives, or green onions
  • Sliced avocado
  • Crumbled feta or goat cheese optional
  • Hot sauce salsa, or Greek yogurt, optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breakfast sausage and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and cooked through. Transfer the sausage to a plate.
  • If the skillet is dry, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add diced sweet potatoes, smoked paprika, cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well.
  • Add water or chicken broth, cover the skillet, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes. Stir once halfway through.
  • Remove the lid. Continue cooking sweet potatoes for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden around the edges.
  • Add the remaining olive oil if needed. Add diced bell pepper and onion. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until softened.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • Return the browned sausage to the skillet. Drizzle maple syrup over the mixture and toss gently. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly glazed.
  • Taste and add the remaining salt if needed.
  • To add eggs, make four small wells in the hash. Crack one egg into each well. Cover the skillet and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the eggs are cooked to your preference.
  • Garnish with herbs, avocado, cheese, hot sauce, salsa, or Greek yogurt. Serve immediately.