One-Pan Sweet Potato Hash with Crispy Veggies and Eggs

Healthy, quick, and easy sweet potato hash made in one pan in about 30 minutes. This simple recipe combines sweet potatoes with onions, peppers, Italian seasoning and eggs for a flavorful breakfast, brunch, lunch, or even a Thanksgiving side.

Sweet potatoes are a versatile favorite. They work in many dishes from candied or mashed sweet potatoes to soups and casseroles. This tray-baked hash is a great way to add them to weeknight meals without much fuss.

How to make sweet potato hash?

1. Prepare the pan – Arrange the diced sweet potatoes, chopped onion and peppers on a large, foil-lined baking tray.
2. Season – Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt and pepper, then toss until everything is evenly coated.
3. First bake – Roast at 400°F (about 200°C) for roughly 12 minutes; the potatoes will be partially cooked at this stage.
4. Add the eggs – Remove the tray, stir gently, and use a spatula to make four small wells. Crack an egg into each well.
5. Bake again – Return the tray to the oven and bake 8–10 more minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the eggs are cooked to your liking.
6. Finish and serve – Top with fresh parsley and optional crumbled bacon, then serve immediately.

What to serve with sweet potato hash recipe?

This hash is substantial enough on its own, but you can serve it with biscuits, dinner rolls or toast to make the meal more filling. A light salad also pairs well—simple cucumber-tomato, three-bean or broccoli salads complement the sweet potatoes and eggs.

Is this the same as sweet potato hash browns?

No. Hash browns are made from shredded potatoes and become crispier when baked or fried. This dish uses diced sweet potatoes, so the texture and appearance are different, though both are great breakfast options with comparable flavors.

Sweet potato breakfast hash variations

Add meat – Stir in sausages, ground beef, diced chicken, ham, turkey or cooked bacon for extra protein. Leftover Thanksgiving turkey works especially well.

Add mushrooms – Sliced mushrooms give an earthy flavor and add texture for vegetarians.

Add canned beans – Rinsed chickpeas or other beans make the dish heartier and increase fiber and protein.

Add other vegetables – Spinach, kale, Brussels sprouts, carrots, or frozen mixed vegetables all work; diced apples add a pleasant sweetness.

Try different seasonings – Swap Italian seasoning for taco spice, curry powder, Cajun rub, ranch, or BBQ seasoning to change the flavor profile.

Garnish options – Finish with parsley, basil, chives, green onions or crumbled bacon.

Omit eggs – If you prefer, skip the eggs and serve the roasted sweet potatoes as a side dish.

Tips and techniques

Peel or not? You can leave the skin on for extra texture and nutrients or peel if you prefer a smoother bite. Both work well.

How to cut – Peel with a vegetable peeler if desired. Halve the potatoes lengthwise, then dice into roughly 1-inch cubes so they cook evenly.

Choosing potatoes – Pick firm, smooth sweet potatoes without soft spots or dents.

Use foil – Lining the tray with foil makes cleanup much easier.

Uniform pieces – Cut the potatoes into similar-sized cubes for quick, even roasting.

Leave space on the tray – Spread the pieces out so they aren’t overlapping; this helps them roast and crisp rather than steam.

More one-pan sweet potato recipes

• Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes (One Pan)
• Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (One Pan)
• Hasselback Sweet Potatoes (One Pan)
• Sweet Potato Soup (One Pot)
• Baked Sweet Potato Wedges (One Pan)
• Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes (One Pan)
• Baked Sweet Potato Fries (One Pan)
• Easy Sweet Potato Casserole (One Pan)

Recipe

One Pan Sweet Potato Hash With Eggs and Bacon

Abeer Rizvi

Healthy, quick and easy sweet potato hash made in one pan in 30 minutes. Loaded with Italian seasoning, eggs, onions and peppers.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Course Breakfast, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 2 People

Calories 301 kcal

Happy cooking everyone!