Maple-Bacon Sweet Potato Hash with Fried Eggs

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

A hearty and savory breakfast featuring crispy sweet potato hash, smoky bacon, and perfectly runny fried eggs. This american-inspired breakfast ready in about 35 minutes combines medium sweet potatoes, bacon, 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 320 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 medium sweet potatoes
• 4 oz bacon
• 1/2 cup onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 4 eggs
• 2 tbsp chives

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook 4 oz chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes, then transfer to paper towels and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the skillet, then add 2 medium diced sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes until sweet potatoes begin to soften.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then continue cooking for 5 minutes until sweet potatoes are golden and tender.
4. Step 4: Push hash to the sides, crack 4 eggs into the center, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, cover, and cook for 3-4 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny.
5. Step 5: Top with crispy bacon and 2 tbsp chopped chives before serving.