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Jennifer Lewis

Loaded Sweet Potato Bacon Hash (Breakfast Skillet)

A vibrant, savory autumn breakfast skillet loaded with crispy caramelized sweet potato cubes, sizzling savory halal beef bacon bits, sweet bell peppers, tender baby spinach, and runny sunny-side-up eggs. Packed with protein and complex carbs for the ultimate 30-minute morning fuel.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast / Holiday Brunch
Cuisine: American / Southern Skillet Comfort
Calories: 365

Ingredients
  

For the Crispy Sweet Potato Hash
  • 3 large sweet potatoes peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
  • 6 strips halal beef bacon (or turkey bacon) cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil divided
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper stemmed, seeded, and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves loosely packed
Seasonings & Eggs
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 4 large pasture-raised eggs
Fresh Garnishes for Serving
  • 2 stalks green onions (scallions) thinly sliced
  • 1 medium avocado sliced
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce or chipotle aioli optional, for drizzling

Method
 

Crisp the Bacon
  1. Heat a 12-inch heavy cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped halal beef bacon and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply browned and crisp. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving 1 tablespoon of drippings in the skillet.
Caramelize the Sweet Potatoes
  1. Add olive oil to the skillet with the bacon drippings. Add the cubed sweet potatoes in an even layer. Cook undisturbed for 4 minutes to achieve a golden-brown crust. Stir and continue cooking for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are tender with crispy caramelized edges.
Sauté Veggies & Season
  1. Push potatoes slightly to the side; add diced onion, red bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables soften and become aromatic. Season with smoked paprika, cumin, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together, then fold in baby spinach until just wilted.
Cook Eggs & Serve
  1. Return crispy bacon to the skillet. Use the back of a spoon to create 4 small wells in the sweet potato hash. Crack one fresh egg into each well.
  2. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until egg whites are set and yolks remain velvety and runny. Garnish with sliced scallions and avocado, and serve warm immediately straight from the skillet!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 18gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 490mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 14200IUVitamin C: 54mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 3.1mg

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