Brown's Maple-Bacon Sweet Potato Hash

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

Crispy sweet potatoes and smoky bacon cooked with onions and maple syrup for a hearty, comforting breakfast or brunch. This american-inspired breakfast (vegetarian) ready in about 33 minutes combines diced sweet potatoes, smoked bacon, diced yellow onion into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced sweet potatoes
• 6 oz smoked bacon
• 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 6 oz diced smoked bacon and cook for 5 minutes until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving 2 tbsp bacon fat in the pan.
2. Step 2: Add 2 cups diced sweet potatoes and 1/2 cup diced yellow onion to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes until potatoes are tender and edges are golden brown.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 2 tbsp pure maple syrup, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, stirring to coat potatoes evenly.
4. Step 4: Cook for 2 more minutes until syrup caramelizes and potatoes are crispy. Stir in 1 tsp chopped thyme and 6 oz cooked bacon. Cook for 1 minute until heated through and flavors meld. Serve hot.