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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

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
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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

Courses
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 40 mins
Cooking Temp 350  F
Servings 4
Calories Eg. 420 kcal
Dietary Paleo
Description

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

Ingredients
    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
  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

Amount Per Serving
Calories 420kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g40%
Sodium 680mg29%
Total Carbohydrate 28g10%
Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Sugars 6g
Protein 18g36%

* 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
Read it online: https://dinedishdigest.com/recipe/sweet-potato-hash-with-eggs-and-bacon/