Williams' Maple-Pecan Sweet Potato Hash

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A hearty breakfast hash featuring caramelized sweet potatoes, crispy bacon, and a touch of maple syrup, inspired by a top surname. This american-inspired breakfast ready in about 32 minutes combines chopped bacon, finely diced yellow onion, maple syrup 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 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, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 6 slices, chopped bacon
• 1/2 cup, finely diced yellow onion
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 cup, roughly chopped pecans
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted. Add the diced sweet potatoes and 1/2 tsp salt, stirring to coat. Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and golden at the edges.
2. Step 2: Add the chopped bacon to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes, then add the diced onion. Continue cooking for 5 minutes until onion is translucent and bacon is crispy.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 cup chopped pecans. Cook for 2 more minutes until the syrup caramelizes and the pecans toast slightly.
4. Step 4: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. Remove from heat immediately to prevent burning, as the residual heat will continue cooking the hash.