Kentucky Sweet Potato Hash with Crispy Onions

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-16 · Updated 2026-04-16

Golden sweet potatoes and caramelized onions cooked with herbs for a flavorful breakfast or brunch centerpiece. This american-inspired breakfast ready in about 35 minutes combines sweet potatoes, red onion, garlic cloves 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 300 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

• 4 medium, peeled and diced sweet potatoes
• 1 large, thinly sliced red onion
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 medium peeled and diced sweet potatoes and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until edges begin to crisp.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large thinly sliced red onion and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until onion is translucent and sweet potatoes are golden.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook for 8 minutes more, stirring gently, until potatoes are tender and onions are caramelized.
4. Step 4: Increase heat to medium-high and cook for 2 more minutes until edges are crisp and golden. Transfer to a plate and serve immediately.