Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs and Bacon

A hearty paleo breakfast that combines crispy sweet potatoes, smoky bacon, and perfectly cooked eggs.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: American
Diet: Paleo

Equipment Needed

• Large cast-iron skillet or non-stick pan
• Sharp knife
• Cutting board
• Spatula
• Paper towels
• Measuring spoons

Ingredients

Main Components

• 2 large sweet potatoes (about 800g), diced into 1cm cubes
• 8 slices bacon (sugar-free for paleo)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Seasonings

• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Optional Garnish

• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Green onions, sliced
• Avocado slices

Instructions

Prep Ingredients

• Dice sweet potatoes into 1cm cubes
• Chop onion and mince garlic
• Cut bacon into 1-inch pieces

Cook Bacon

• Heat skillet over medium heat
• Cook bacon pieces until crispy (8-10 minutes)
• Remove with slotted spoon, leave 2 tablespoons fat in pan

Cook Sweet Potatoes

• Add olive oil to bacon fat
• Add sweet potatoes to skillet
• Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally
• Temperature: 180°C/350°F

Add Aromatics

• Add onion and garlic
• Cook for 5 minutes until onions are translucent
• Add seasonings and stir well

Create Wells and Add Eggs

• Make 4 wells in the hash
• Crack an egg into each well
• Cover and cook 5-7 minutes until whites are set
• Temperature: 160°C/320°F

Finish and Serve

• Sprinkle with crispy bacon
• Add optional garnishes
• Serve immediately

Nutrition Information (per serving)

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 18g
• Carbohydrates: 28g
• Fat: 26g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 6g
• Sodium: 680mg

Tips and Variations

• For crispier sweet potatoes, don’t stir too frequently
• Substitute bacon with turkey bacon or mushrooms for a lighter version
• Add bell peppers or spinach for extra vegetables
• For Whole30, ensure bacon has no added sugar
• For extra spice, add red pepper flakes

Suggested Pairings

• Fresh fruit salad
• Paleo-friendly coffee
• Sautéed greens
• Fresh berries

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Paleo

Sweet Potato Hash with Eggs and Bacon

Courses: Paleo Recipe Keys: Paleo

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 25 mins Total Time 40 mins

Cooking Temp: 350  F Servings: 4 Calories: Eg. 420 kcal

Dietary:

P Paleo

Description

A hearty paleo breakfast that combines crispy sweet potatoes, smoky bacon, and perfectly cooked eggs.

Ingredients

Scale

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Main ingredients

• 2 large sweet potatoes (about 800g)
• 8 slices bacon (sugar-free for paleo)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Seasonings

• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Optional Garnish

• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Green onions, sliced
• Avocado slices

Instructions

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1. 1. Prep Ingredients

   1. Dice sweet potatoes into 1cm cubes
   2. Chop onion and mince garlic
   3. Cut bacon into 1-inch pieces
   4. Dice sweet potatoes into 1cm cubes
   5. Chop onion and mince garlic
   6. Cut bacon into 1-inch pieces

2. 2. Cook Bacon

   1. Heat skillet over medium heat
   2. Cook bacon pieces until crispy (8-10 minutes)
   3. Remove with slotted spoon, leave 2 tablespoons fat in pan

3. 3. Cook Sweet Potatoes

   1. Add olive oil to bacon fat
   2. Add sweet potatoes to skillet
   3. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally
   4. Temperature: 180°C/350°F

4. 4. Add Aromatics

   1. Add onion and garlic
   2. Cook for 5 minutes until onions are translucent
   3. Add seasonings and stir well

5. 5. Create Wells and Add Eggs

   1. Make 4 wells in the hash
   2. Crack an egg into each well
   3. Cover and cook 5-7 minutes until whites are set
   4. Temperature: 160°C/320°F

6. 6. Finish and Serve

   1. Sprinkle with crispy bacon
   2. Add optional garnishes
   3. Serve immediately

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 420kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 26g40%

Sodium 680mg29%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Dietary Fiber 4g16%

Sugars 6g

Protein 18g36%

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Tips and Variations

• For crispier sweet potatoes, don’t stir too frequently
• Substitute bacon with turkey bacon or mushrooms for a lighter version
• Add bell peppers or spinach for extra vegetables
• For Whole30, ensure bacon has no added sugar
• For extra spice, add red pepper flakes

Suggested Pairings

• Fresh fruit salad
• Paleo-friendly coffee
• Sautéed greens
• Fresh berries