Sweet potato hash with bacon and kale is the perfect one-pan breakfast! Sweet potatoes, bacon, and kale are cooked together and topped with soft-cooked eggs. Yes, this recipe is Whole30 and Paleo, but everyone will love this morning breakfast skillet.
So what's better than my 15-inch lodge cast-iron skillet? Sweet potato hash with bacon and kale, that's what! Talk about nutrient-dense. Filled with healthy vegetables and protein-packed eggs!
During Whole30 round 1, I came up with this delicious one-pan breakfast. I would prep and chop all the veggies and make this skillet every morning. Clean-up is a breeze since you only have one dish to clean.
Even if you are not following a Whole30 or Paleo eating approach, this is a delicious breakfast regardless. I would be pleased to order this dish at any breakfast restaurant.
If I wake up hungry sometimes, I crave a coconut chia pudding or a mushroom quiche. If I can't make up my mind, this sweet potato hash is sweet, savory, and delicious!
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Are sweet potatoes good for breakfast?
My answer is a resounding YES! This vegetable is so versatile for breakfast. They fill you up and are loaded with vitamin A, fiber, and healthy carbs. You can make sweet potato toast, waffles, and spiralize them.
Why this sweet potato hash with bacon and kale is so good
- It's Whole30, Paleo, and dairy-free! This recipe is easy to make, and cleaning up is a breeze. Loaded with protein and veggies, this one-pan breakfast checks all the boxes.
- The perfect breakfast for meal prep. In the past, I have cooked everything except for the eggs in advance. Fry an egg and place it on your reheated hash to start your morning strong!
- Sweet potatoes are the BEST! Are you hungry an hour after you eat breakfast? Sweet potatoes keep you full all morning long.
Ingredients
- sweet potato
- kale - curly or dinosaur kale work the best
- onions
- bell pepper
- bacon
- paleo powder - any spice mix will work just make sure it's sugar-free
- eggs - pasture-raised eggs pack the best flavor and nutrients
- salt + pepper
How to make sweet potato hash
Sweet potato hash with bacon and kale is so easy to make, here's how to make it:
- In a large cast-iron skillet, saute sweet potatoes in avocado oil. Cook on medium-low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Place chopped bacon in the pan and cook for 2 minutes. The bacon will release its fat and help to flavor the sweet potatoes.
- Add in sliced onions and bell peppers. Cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.
- Place chopped kale and cook for 1-2 minutes or until wilted. Season the hash with paleo powder (your favorite spice mix) and salt.
- With a spoon, create 4 small wells to crack the eggs in. Season the eggs with salt and pepper.
- Cover the pan with a lid and reduce heat to low cooking for 5 minutes. Enjoy!
Substitutions
Oh man 🙁 I can't eat eggs! No worries, remove the eggs. The combinations of sweet potatoes, kale, and bacon are delicious!
What would I replace sweet potatoes with? Russet potatoes, celery root, rutabaga, and parsnips are good options.
In place of bacon, use Whole30 ground sausage, ground beef, or chorizo.
Vegan: Remove eggs, bacon and load up on veggies. Try swapping out the bacon with soy bacon or a chorizo product.
What can I use instead of kale? My favorite alternative greens are spinach, shaved brussels sprouts, and swiss chard.
Equipment
How to store and reheat hash
How to Store: Cook your sweet potato hash following the recipe but leave out the eggs. Cool hash down to room temperature and store in an airtight container. Place in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
How to Reheat in the microwave: Place sweet potato hash onto a microwave-safe plate. Cook on 70 % power for 3 minutes or until hot. Tip - Place a damp paper towel over the hash to keep it moist.
How to Reheat on the stovetop: Place sweet potato hash into a large skillet with a small amount of oil. Heat over medium heat until hot.
Pro Tips
- Cover the skillet with a lid to cook the eggs. Other recipes call for you to pop your pan into an oven to cook the eggs. Cover the skillet with a lid or wrap with aluminum foil and cook on low for 5 minutes. The eggs turn out just like the pic below!
- Make it Keto: Swap out the sweet potato for low-carb veggies like more bell peppers and greens.
- Add Toppings! Try adding avocado, jalapenos, crema, or hot sauce to spice things up!
- Cook sweet potatoes on a low flame. One of the mistakes I made, in the beginning, is burning my cubed sweet potatoes. Slowly cook them on low heat.
- This recipe is awesome for meal prep! Double or triple this recipe and have sweet potato has all week long. Reheat in the microwave and top with an over-easy or sunny-side-up egg.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are following the Whole30 diet, sweet potatoes are your friend. They are filling, nutrient-dense, and packed full of fiber.
Pork, chicken, and beef pair well with sweet potatoes. Even all types of seafood like salmon, halibut, and scallops also go together. Sweet potatoes are a versatile vegetable that compliments just about anything.
Both potatoes can be part of a healthy diet, but sweet potatoes are high in Vitamin A. Regular potatoes are higher on the glycemic index, increasing blood sugar.
Sweet potatoes are healthy for breakfast. Packed full of vitamin A, healthy carbs, and fiber. You can pair them with yogurt, nut butter, and healthy fats.
They are root vegetables that can be high in natural sugar. If you are on a weight-loss diet, you may want to stay away from below-ground vegetables for their high-sugar content.
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📖 Recipe
Sweet Potato Hash with Bacon and Kale {Whole30 & Paleo}
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 3 cups sweet potatoes cubed
- 6 slices sugar-free bacon chopped
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 4 cups kale chopped
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon paleo powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat a large cast-iron pan until hot, and add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil. Add in 3 cups of cubed sweet potatoes and reduce heat to medium-low heat. Cook stirring frequently for 5 minutes.
- Place chopped bacon in the pan and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add in sliced onions and bell peppers. Cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.
- Place chopped kale in the pan and stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon of paleo powder and ½ teaspoon of salt.
- With a spoon create 4 small wells. Crack the eggs into the 4 wells. Season eggs with salt and pepper.
- Cover the pan with a lid and reduce heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes. Enjoy!
mikecleavenger
This is the perfect Whole30 recipe to start your day! Packed with veggies and eggs, this breakfast will keep you energized all morning. Sometimes I will even make this recipe for dinner.