Pan-Fried Sweet Potato and Kale Hash with Bacon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

A hearty, savory hash featuring tender sweet potatoes, hearty kale, and smoky bacon, perfect for breakfast or dinner. This American-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs sweet potato, bacon, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, 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. 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 large, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potato
• 4 slices, chopped bacon
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 2 cups, stems removed and chopped kale
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• to taste salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large skillet, cook 4 chopped bacon slices over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving 2 tbsp bacon fat in the skillet.
2. Step 2: Add 1 diced medium onion to the skillet with the bacon fat and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened and golden.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1/2-inch diced sweet potatoes and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes begin to soften.
4. Step 4: Add 2 cups chopped kale, 1 tsp smoked paprika, salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until kale wilts and potatoes are tender.
5. Step 5: Return crispy bacon to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for 2 more minutes to heat through.