Sweet Potato Hash

Name: Sweet Potato Hash
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped; 3 green onions, chopped; 1 red chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 eggs; 1/4 cup shredded white cheddar cheese

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

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Sweet potato hash might be the ultimate breakfast-for-dinner recipe. Loaded with sauteed vegetables, browned ham, soft eggs and cheese, it has all the flavors and textures you want, whether it's morning, day or night.

Ingredients

2 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1 red chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1/4 cup shredded white cheddar cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, saute sweet potatoes in butter and oil until crisp-tender. Add the onion, red pepper, green onions and chile pepper. Saute 4-5 minutes longer or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the ham, pepper and salt.
With the back of a spoon, make 4 wells in the potato mixture; add an egg to each well. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until egg whites are completely set.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 379 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 271mg cholesterol, 1237mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein.

Tender sweet potatoes match up with ham, eggs and zippy seasonings for an impressive breakfast. Or serve it with salad and have an easy breakfast-for-dinner meal. —Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana

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