Maple-Sweet Sausage and Sweet Potato Hash

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-15 · Updated 2026-04-15

Savory breakfast hash with caramelized sweet potatoes, smoked sausage, and a hint of maple syrup for balanced flavor. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, combines sweet potatoes, smoked sausage, 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, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 8 oz, sliced smoked sausage
• 1/2 medium, chopped onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 medium peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potatoes. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender.
2. Step 2: Add 8 oz sliced smoked sausage. Cook 5 minutes until browned.
3. Step 3: Add 1/2 medium chopped onion. Cook 3 minutes until softened.
4. Step 4: Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp maple syrup, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Cook 2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Continue cooking 5 minutes, stirring, until hash is golden and flavors melded.