Sweet Potato Hash Skillet

In Southern cooking, a hash skillet means crispy edges and a one-pan morning. Sweet potatoes take the lead here, seared until deeply golden with onion, peppers, and kale before eggs finish the brunch.

Serves 4 · 15 min prep · 28 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 310 cal
• 12g protein
• 38g carbs
• 13g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb sweet potatoes
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 red bell pepper
• 3 cups chopped kale leaves
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp minced fresh rosemary
• 2 sliced green onions
• to serve hot sauce

Instructions

1. 1Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1/2-inch dice so they cook through evenly. Dice the onion and red bell pepper into similar-size pieces; strip the kale from tough stems and roughly chop the leaves.
2. 2Heat olive oil in a large 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the sweet potato cubes in a single layer and season with half the salt and pepper.
3. 3Cook the sweet potatoes without stirring for 4 to 5 minutes to develop a deep golden crust on the bottom, then stir and continue cooking 8 to 10 minutes more, stirring occasionally, until mostly tender and browned in spots.
4. 4Push the potatoes to the side, add the remaining oil, and tip in the onion and bell pepper. Sauté 4 to 5 minutes until the onion turns translucent and the pepper softens.
5. 5Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, garlic powder, minced rosemary, and remaining salt. Stir everything together so the spices coat the vegetables and become fragrant, about 30 seconds.
6. 6Add the chopped kale and a splash of water (about 2 tablespoons). Cover the skillet for 2 minutes to steam-wilt the greens, then uncover and toss until the kale is tender and bright.
7. 7Use a spoon to make four shallow wells in the hash. Crack an egg into each well. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook 4 to 6 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny (or longer for firmer yolks).
8. 8Remove from heat. Grind fresh black pepper over the eggs and scatter the sliced green onions across the skillet.
9. 9Bring the whole skillet to the table for a family-style brunch feel. Serve each portion with hot sauce and extra green onion if desired. The crispy edges of the sweet potato are the best part—scrape them up.