Breakfast Hash – The Ultimate Cozy Morning Meal

Embrace the crisp, cool mornings of fall with this incredibly comSavory Fall Breakfast Hash! This dish is a harmonious blend of tender, spiced root vegetables, aromatic onions, savory breakfast sausage, and often topped with a perfectly fried egg. It’s a hearty, one-pan wonder that transforms simple ingredients into a deeply satisfying meal, filling your home with the warm, inviting aromas of autumn. Ideal for a lazy weekend brunch, a substantial brea

Ingredients:

For the Hash Base:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon
• 1 pound breakfast sausage (bulk or removed from casings), mild or spicy
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium sweet potato (about 12 oz), peeled and diced into ½-inch
• 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (about 12 oz), diced into ½-inch cubes
• 1 medium apple (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), cored a
• ½ teaspoon dried sage
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional, enhances fall flavors)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For Serving (Optional but Recommended):

• 4 large eggs
• Fresh chives or parsley, chopped
• Hot sauce, for a kick

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Cook the Breakfast Sausage:
   • Heat the olive oil and bu
   • Add the breakfast sausage (if using links, remove from
   • Cook, stirring
   • Remove the cooked sausage from the skillet w
2. Stir Fry Aromatics and Potatoes:
   • Add the diced
   • Stir in the minced garlic, sweet potatoes, and Yukon Gold potatoes. Co
   • Add the dried sage, dried thyme, and ground nutmeg (if using).
   • Stir everything together, then spread the potatoes and onions into an ev
3. Continue Cooking Hash:
   • Stir the hash, then continue cooking for another 15-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and well-browned. If the
   • If using, stir in the diced apple during the last 5-7 minutes of cooking.
4. Combine and Finish Hash:
   • Return the cooked breakfast sausage to the skillet with the potato
   • Stir gently to combine all ingredients. Taste and adjust seasonings (salt, pepper, herbs) as needed.
   • Press the hash down lightly to create a slightly crispy bottom layer.
5. Cook Eggs (Optional) and Serve:
   • While the hash finishes, if desired, cook 4 eggs to your liking (fried, sunny-side up, or poached). You
   • Divide the hash among plates. Top each serving wi
   • Garnished with fresh chopped chives or

Tips, Variations, and Storage:

• Vegetable Variety:Feel free to swap or add other fall vegetables like dice
• Protein Swap:Instead of breakfast
• Spice it Up:A pinch of red pepper flakes with
• Cheese Please:Sprinkle some
• Fresh Herbs:If you have fr
• Don’t Crowd the Pan:In
• Storage:Leftover hash can be stored in an airtight container i
• Reheating:Reheat in a non

Pairings:

• Bread:Toasted sourdough, English muff
• Fruit:A side of fresh fruit salad or sliced ​​oranges provides a refreshing contrast.
• Beverages:Coffee, hot app
• Sauces:Ketchup, a dash of hot sauce, or a dollop of sour cream ca

Quick Info:

• Prep Time:20 minutes
• Cook Time:30-40 minutes
• Total Time:50-60 minutes
• Servings:4
• Kitchen:American Comfort Food
• Effort Level:Easy-Medium