Rustic Canadian Peameal Bacon and Maple Breakfast Hash
A hearty breakfast hash combining peameal bacon, sweet potatoes, and onions, pan-fried to golden perfection and finished with fresh herbs. This canadian-inspired breakfast ready in about 40 minutes pairs diced into 1/2-inch cubes peameal bacon, medium, diced yellow onion, medium, 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 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.
Ingredients
- 8 oz, diced into 1/2-inch cubes peameal bacon
- 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potatoes
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2, minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp, chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- Step 2: Add 2 diced garlic cloves and 1 medium diced yellow onion, sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Step 3: Add 2 diced medium sweet potatoes and 1 diced red bell pepper, stirring occasionally. Cook for 10 minutes until sweet potatoes begin to soften and edges turn golden.
- Step 4: Push vegetables to one side of the pan and add 8 oz diced peameal bacon to the empty side. Cook for 5-6 minutes until bacon is browned and crisp.
- Step 5: Stir bacon and vegetables together, then season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary. Cook for another 3 minutes until flavors meld and sweet potatoes are tender.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the hash before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Rustic Canadian Peameal Bacon and Maple Breakfast Hash 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 Rustic Canadian Peameal Bacon and Maple Breakfast Hash?
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 medium, diced yellow onion from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Rustic Canadian Peameal Bacon and Maple Breakfast Hash?
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 Rustic Canadian Peameal Bacon and Maple Breakfast Hash for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Rustic Canadian Peameal Bacon and Maple Breakfast Hash?
Canadian 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.
