Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash

Madison Wetherill 05/24/2025

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Savory, filling, and packed with flavor, this Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash is the perfect start to your day. It’s a simple skillet meal with crispy bacon, tender sweet potatoes and soft scrambled eggs for a breakfast that feels like a treat.

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Scrambled eggs topped with black pepper and chopped green onions served over a hash of sweet potatoes, bacon, and vegetables in a black skillet.

This is one of my favorite make-ahead breakfast recipes. It’s perfect for meal prep or weekend brunch, and it’s a great recipe to customize with whatever veggies you have on hand!

Once you add the sweet potatoes to the pan, everything comes together quickly. The bacon adds saltiness and crispiness, and the scrambled eggs on top make it a complete, satisfying, delicious meal.

Why This Recipe Will Be a Favorite

Breakfast hash is easy to adapt to whatever ingredients you have on hand. You can switch up the veggies, use regular potatoes instead of sweet potatoes, swap the pork bacon for turkey bacon, or simply change the seasonings.

It’s a balanced meal, too! There are starchy potatoes, eggs and bacon for protein

Why You’ll Like This Recipe

It’s versatile. You can switch up the veggies, swap the bacon, or change the seasoning depending on what you’re in the mood for.
A balanced meal. The mix of sweet potatoes, eggs, and crispy bacon is incredibly satisfying.
It’s great for meal prep. This hash stores and reheats well, so it’s an easy option to cook once and enjoy all week!

Another satisfying and healthy breakfast recipe that my family enjoys is crustless quiche.

Ingredients

Here’s your ingredient list for this Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash recipe — everything should be easy to find!

Sweet Potatoes: Use 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into small, even pieces so they cook evenly.
Bacon: Adds salty, rich flavor to the dish.
Onion: I like to use red onion for color, but white or yellow onions work just as well.
Red Bell Pepper: Adds a sweet, mild flavor and a pop of color to the hash.
Smoked Paprika: Gives the dish a warm, smoky flavor. You can swap in sweet or hot paprika if you prefer.
Garlic Powder: Adds depth and complements the smoky seasoning.
Salt & Black Pepper: This simple seasoning combo amplifies the flavors in the dish!
Eggs: Make this hash a complete and satisfying breakfast.
Butter: One tablespoon of butter for scrambling the eggs. You can use oil or a plant-based alternative if you’d like!
Optional Garnishes: Top with chopped parsley, green onions, sliced avocado, or your favorite hot sauce.

A plate of scrambled eggs mixed with diced sweet potatoes, red bell peppers, and green onions, with a fork on the plate and a bowl of chopped green onions nearby.

Substitutions and Variations

Vegan: Skip the bacon, use oil instead of butter and top with tofu scramble, beans or avocado for a vegan option!

Roasted vegetables: Add roasted mushrooms, zucchini or other veggies for more flavor and color.

Different seasoning: Try cumin, chili powder or everything bagel seasoning for a fun twist! This all-purpose seasoning works well too.

How to Make Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash

A black cast iron skillet containing cooked, diced bacon pieces sits on a white marble surface.

Diced, cooked sweet potatoes in a black cast iron skillet on a white marble surface.

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.

Add the diced sweet potatoes to the skillet and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.

A black skillet contains diced sweet potatoes, chopped red bell peppers, chopped onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on a white marble surface.

A spatula is stirring scrambled eggs that are partially cooked in a nonstick pan.

Add the onion and red bell pepper, along with the smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized. Stir the crispy bacon back into the skillet.

In a separate pan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Crack the eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt, whisk well, and pour into the pan.

Scrambled eggs cooking in a black nonstick pan, shown in close-up.

A cast iron skillet with diced sweet potatoes, red peppers, onions, ham, and scrambled eggs, topped with chopped green onions. A bowl of green onions, utensils, and pepper are nearby.

Gently scramble, stirring continuously, until soft and just set. Remove from heat.

Serve the sweet potato hash topped with scrambled eggs and garnish with parsley or green onions.

Tips for Success

This irresistible sweet potato hash recipe will be a new family favorite. To make the best version of this recipe, here are a few tips:

Dice the potatoes evenly. This helps them cook at the same rate and ensures even texture.
Use a hot skillet. This helps the veggies caramelize and keeps them from getting soggy or steaming.
Don’t overcook the eggs. Soft scrambled eggs pair best with the texture of the hash.

A wooden spoon holds a serving of scrambled eggs, sweet potatoes, and diced meat above a skillet with the same mixture.

Sweet Potato Hash FAQs

How do I store leftovers?

Transfer leftover hash to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Keep the eggs separate if possible to maintain the texture of the dish.

How do you reheat breakfast hash?

Reheat the hash in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through, or microwave in 30-second bursts. The air fryer also works well for bringing back crispness.

Can I freeze sweet potato hash?

Yes, but freeze the hash without the eggs for best results. Let it cool completely, then freeze in a sealed container or bag for up to 2 months. Reheat from frozen or thaw overnight in the fridge.

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Serving Ideas

This sweet potato hash is a complete meal on its own, but it’s also great with other brunch recipes like these:

Salad: I love a simple green salad with this Greek salad dressing or this apple cider vinaigrette.
Condiments: Enjoy this dish with a drizzle of hot sauce, homemade guacamole, or some chipotle corn salsa or pineapple avocado salsa.

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Hey friend, I’m Madison!

I’m the mama behind Cook at Home Mom. Through simple, family-friendly recipes and practical meal prep tips, I show busy moms how to make healthy eating enjoyable and sustainable, even with packed schedules. So glad you are here!