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This pancetta hash is rich, crispy, and pure comfort in a pan! It’s easy to make, hearty, and packed with that perfect sweet-salty flavor.
Think you’ve had the best breakfast hash?
Bet you haven’t tried swapping regular potatoes and bacon for sweet potatoes and pancetta!
This sweet potato hash even has diced apples for that sweet-tart bite. Top it with an egg, and you’ve got the perfect meal that makes early mornings a bit more bearable.
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Tell me this apple sweet potato hash doesn’t scream fall breakfast! Let’s make it a full spread with pumpkin pancakes and a homemade pumpkin spice latte with pumpkin spice syrup.
Why You’ll Love This Pancetta Hash Recipe
- This sweet potato pancetta hash is hearty, cozy, and just what you want to start the day.
- You can customize these apple and sweet potato hash browns with your favorite herbs, seasonings, or add-ins for a heartier meal.
- It’s easy to make a big batch of sweet potato and apple hash, perfect for meal prep or feeding a hungry brunch crowd.
Ingredients
Olive oil – For cooking your pancetta hash.
Pancetta – Rich and salty, pancetta is an easy way to add more flavor to your apple and sweet potato hash browns.
Onion – You can use any onion you have on hand.
Granny Smith apple – Crisp and tart, Granny Smith apple is the perfect addition to this sweet potato skillet hash.
Ground cinnamon, kosher salt, and black pepper – To give the sweet potato apple hash extra depth.
Sweet potato – Diced sweet potato lends a meatiness that makes this breakfast hash more satisfying.
Fresh thyme leaves – Adds a fresh, earthy flavor. You can use different herbs to give your sweet potato bacon hash a more complex flavor profile!
Egg – Who doesn’t love a good runny yolk spilling all over their warm, crisp, sweet potato bacon hash?
Ingredient Substitutions For Sweet Potato Hash with Apples
Bacon
Bacon makes a great substitute for pancetta! Thick-cut bacon works best, so you get those smoky, meaty bites in your sweet potato hash with apples.
Pink Lady apple
Use a sweet apple variety in this skillet sweet potato hash! Pink Lady apples are a great choice since their sweetness complements the pancetta. They also retain their shape well.
Rosemary
This sweet potato, bacon, and apple hash recipe is best made with fresh herbs. Besides thyme, rosemary adds a woodsy flavor that pairs perfectly with the apples and sweet potatoes.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Par-Cook the Sweet Potatoes
To speed up the process while ensuring your sweet potatoes cook through, parboil them in the microwave with a small amount of water for about 3 minutes.
Shred the Sweet Potatoes
Making a big batch of pancetta hash? You can just shred the sweet potatoes in your food processor!
Make it Spicy
These sweet and savory apple and sweet potato hash browns are also great with a bit of heat! Add diced jalapenos or drizzle a bit of hot sauce on your sweet potato breakfast bowl.
Apple and Sweet Potato Hash Browns Recipe FAQs
Are bacon and pancetta the same?
No, bacon and pancetta aren’t the same, but you can use either one for this sweet potato and eggs breakfast hash. Bacon is raw and needs to be cooked, while pancetta is salt-cured and dried, so it can be eaten as is!
Do you need to peel sweet potatoes for hash?
It’s up to you! Some people like leaving the sweet potato skins on for extra texture and a more rustic-style sweet potato breakfast hash.
Can I use potatoes?
Yes, this breakfast hash recipe also works with potatoes. I recommend red potatoes as they hold their shape well.
How to keep apple and sweet potato hash browns warm?
If making a big batch of these sweet potato hash browns, you can keep them warm in the oven at 200°F until ready to serve.
How do you store and reheat pancetta hash?
You can store your leftover pancetta and sweet potato hash in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat, place the hash browns in a skillet over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are warmed through.
More Delicious Sweet Potato Recipes
- Sweet Potato Bites
- Paula Deen Sweet Potato Casserole
- Sweet Potato Bundt Cake
- Southern Candied Yams
- Sauteed Sweet Potatoes
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Pancetta Hash (Apple and Sweet Potato Hash Browns)
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 quarter-inch thick slice pancetta, diced into small pieces
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 large egg
Instructions
FOR THE SWEET POTATO HASH
- Place a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Once hot, drizzle in a small amount of olive oil.
- Add the pancetta and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until crisp. Remove the pancetta and drain the excess grease on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Add the onion to the nonstick skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Saute for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent.
- Add the apples and cinnamon, stirring to combine. Cook for about 5 minutes until brown. Remove the apple and onion mixture from the pan and set aside.
- Drizzle a little more olive oil into the skillet.
- Add the diced sweet potato and season with salt and pepper, stirring to coat.
- Spread the sweet potatoes in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes undisturbed until they begin to brown.
- Stir and spread them out again in a single layer. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, until both sides are browned. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until crisp and golden brown, about 5 more minutes.
- Return the pancetta, apples, and onions to the pan. Add fresh thyme and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute to heat everything through.
FOR THE FRIED EGG TOPPING
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Generously grease the skillet.
- Crack the egg into a small bowl, then gently slide it into the skillet.
- Cook for about 30 seconds, gently shaking the pan to prevent the egg from sticking.
- Once the white is almost completely set, flip the egg.
- To flip, tilt the pan forward at a 45-degree angle. With a quick flick of your wrist, launch the egg up and slightly forward while keeping the pan under it.
- After flipping, cook for about 15 seconds.
- Place the egg on top of the hash, season with kosher salt and pepper, and enjoy!
Notes
- To speed up the process while ensuring your sweet potatoes cook through, parboil them in the microwave with a small amount of water for about 3 minutes.
- Making a big batch of pancetta hash? You can just shred the sweet potatoes in your food processor!
- These sweet and savory apple and sweet potato hash browns are also great with a bit of heat! Add diced jalapenos or drizzle a bit of hot sauce on your sweet potato breakfast bowl.
Nutrition
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