Williams' Maple-Sweet Potato Hash

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A vibrant, caramelized hash of sweet potatoes, apples, and crispy bacon, seasoned with warm maple spices. This american-inspired breakfast ready in about 40 minutes combines medium (about 12 ounces) sweet potatoes, bacon, diced apple 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 340 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.

★ 3.3 (9 ratings) Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 American cuisine 340 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Peel and dice sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Place in a bowl of cold water, then drain and pat completely dry with paper towels to ensure crispiness when cooking.
  2. Step 2: Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5-7 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain, then crumble when cool. Reserve 2 tbsp bacon fat in skillet.
  3. Step 3: Add diced red onion to the bacon fat, cooking over medium heat for 3 minutes until softened and translucent, stirring frequently.
  4. Step 4: Add drained sweet potato cubes to the skillet, stirring to coat in bacon fat. Cook for 15-18 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until potatoes are tender and golden brown around the edges.
  5. Step 5: Stir in diced apple, 2 tbsp pure maple syrup, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and 1 tsp dried thyme. Cook for 5 minutes until apples soften and syrup caramelizes slightly.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter until melted and glossy, then fold in crumbled bacon. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives before serving immediately while hot and crispy.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Williams' Maple-Sweet Potato 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 busy morning; prep components the night before to save active time.

How do I store leftover Williams' Maple-Sweet Potato Hash?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven; egg- or grain-based items may need a splash of milk or water to refresh texture. Cold-served items (overnight oats, smoothies) keep 2–3 days in the fridge.

Can I substitute ingredients in Williams' Maple-Sweet Potato 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 Williams' Maple-Sweet Potato 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 Williams' Maple-Sweet Potato Hash?

American 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.

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