Savory Potato and Apple Hash with Fried Eggs

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

Crispy potato and apple hash with perfectly runny fried eggs for a sweet-savory breakfast. This american-inspired breakfast (vegetarian) ready in about 35 minutes combines Potatoes, Apple, 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 350 calories and feeds 2, 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, diced Potatoes
• 1, diced Apple
• 1/2, chopped Onion
• 1 tbsp Butter
• 2 Eggs
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh chives

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Step 2: Add 2 diced medium potatoes and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp on edges.
3. Step 3: Add 1 diced apple and 1/2 chopped onion to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until apple is softened and onion is translucent.
4. Step 4: Season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, then stir to combine.
5. Step 5: Create two wells in the hash and crack 2 eggs into each well.
6. Step 6: Cover the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny, then sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives.