Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Hash with Crispy Bacon
Sweet potatoes and bell peppers simmered in a maple-spiked sauce, topped with crispy bacon and fresh chives. This american-inspired breakfast ready in about 40 minutes pairs chopped bacon, medium, peeled and diced sweet potatoes, diced red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart.
Ingredients
- 4 slices, chopped bacon
- 2 medium, peeled and diced sweet potatoes
- 1, diced red bell pepper
- 1 small, diced onion
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp, chopped chives
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove bacon with slotted spoon, leaving 1 tbsp bacon fat in skillet.
- Step 2: Add diced sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, and onion to skillet with bacon fat. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with smoked paprika, cayenne, and pinch of salt. Cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and golden.
- Step 3: Stir in maple syrup and apple cider vinegar. Add reserved bacon and cook 2 more minutes until sauce thickens. Sprinkle with fresh chives before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Hash with Crispy Bacon take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Hash with Crispy Bacon?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep chopped bacon from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Hash with Crispy Bacon?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Hash with Crispy Bacon for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Maple-Glazed Sweet Potato Hash with Crispy Bacon?
American breakfast like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
This is my new favorite breakfast! The maple glaze is perfect and the bacon adds the right crunch. Made it for my husband and he loved it too.
- ★★★★☆
Great recipe! Easy to make and the flavors complement each other perfectly. My kids even ate their sweet potatoes.
- ★★★★☆
Loved the hash overall, but the sweet potatoes took longer to cook than the recipe suggested. Next time I'll slice them thinner.
