Hearty Breakfast Sweet Potato Hash

Start your morning with this hearty and flavorful Sweet Potato Hash recipe made with roasted sweet potatoes, chicken apple sausage, fresh apples, kale, and a touch of maple syrup. It’s the perfect balance of savory and sweet, packed with protein, fiber, and fall-inspired flavors.

This easy breakfast hash is great for meal prep, a weekend brunch, or a quick weeknight dinner. Serve it as-is or serve with buttery sausage and cheese biscuits or instant pot hard boiled eggs. For more sweet sides, tried my bourbon glazed carrots or bourbon candied yams.

FAQ for Making Sweet Potato Hash

Can I use other sausage instead of chicken apple sausage?

Yes! Turkey sausage, beef sausage, or even a plant-based sausage will work in this recipe. Just be sure it’s fully cooked before adding it to the skillet. Check out my kale soup with sausage for details on cooking beef sausage and my cabbage and noodles recipe on cooking pork sausage.

What type of apples work best?

Gala apples add a mild sweetness, but Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Pink Lady apples are also great choices. Use what you have on hand.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes! This breakfast hash stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet with a drizzle of oil to crisp everything back up.

Can I freeze sweet potato hash?

Absolutely. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat on the stove for best results.

What can I serve with this hash?

It’s delicious on its own, but topping with a fried egg or serving alongside homemade bread makes it even more filling. We even used leftovers as a side to our slow cooker sirloin steak dinner.

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Breakfast Sweet Potato Hash

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

A hearty sweet potato breakfast hash with chicken apple sausage, apples, kale, and a drizzle of maple syrup. Easy, healthy, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or meal prep.

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Ingredients

• 2 cups sweet potatoes, diced
• 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• Salt, to taste
• 2 chicken & apple smoked sausages, sliced into half-moons
• ¼ cup onion, diced
• 2 Gala apples, peeled and diced
• 1 large kale leaf torn into tiny pieces, thick stem removed.
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Toss diced sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil and salt. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, until tender and lightly browned.
3. In a large skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
4. Add chicken apple sausage and cook until browned, about 4–5 minutes.
5. Stir in apples and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
6. Add roasted sweet potatoes to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are fork tender.
7. Mix in kale and cook for 2–3 minutes until just wilted.
8. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, then stir in maple syrup.
9. Serve warm, as is, or topped with a fried egg for extra protein.

Notes

Makes a great meal prep recipe - just reheat in a skillet.

Dice evenly: Cut sweet potatoes into even, bite-sized cubes so they roast and cook through at the same time.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 440Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 346mgCarbohydrates: 45gFiber: 7gSugar: 24gProtein: 18g

All amounts are estimates and DailyAppetite takes no responsibility for actual figures since calculations vary by packaging and supplier.

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