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    Cubed Sweet Potato Hash Browns

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    Cubed sweet potato hashbrowns are the perfect combination of sweet and savory for breakfast. They're so easy to make and ready in under 15 minutes.

    sweet potato hashbrowns on a plate with boiled eggs and avocado

    Considering most of the week I'm very strict about my breakfast, either yogurt with granola and fruit, cottage cheese with cantaloupe, or a protein shake, one of my favorite things to have for breakfast on the weekends is sweet potato hashbrowns with eggs and a ½ small avocado. I'm usually up a couple hours before my husband on weekends so for the most part, we usually don't have breakfast together. I get up with the dog around 6:45-7 to feed him and I can't ever go back to sleep. Cooper seems to be able to though! He scarfs it down, goes outside, comes back in and hops back in bed with Jacob. The two of them usually sleep for a couple more hours. I really do enjoy the time though. Our weeks are so busy the past year that it's a couple of hours alone in the morning with my hot green peach tea. Normally I spend that quiet time just reading (which I rarely have time for anymore) and relaxing before the hectic weekend begins.

    When I make sweet potato hashbrowns, I always have them with ½ small avocado and 2 eggs. The combination of the eggs, the sweet hashbrowns, and the creamy avocado... MMMMM!!!! I don't know what it is but I LOVE this breakfast.

    I know these hashbrowns aren't "conventional" hashbrowns, but trust me, if you like sweet potatoes you'll love them! Hashbrowns can be an undertaking for most people and unless you have experience with them, they usually don't cook evenly. Even when you buy the pre-frozen bagged processed kind from the store. Some people also soak their potatoes before cooking. I don't. I think you get the exact same flavor doing it my way, but without all the work and hassle.

    Normally one small sweet potato makes enough hashbrowns for 2 people, or if you're feeling extra hungry...eat it all yourself! (I may or may not have done that before).

    You'll Love Sweet Potato Hash Browns

    There are so many reasons to love sweet potato hash browns.

    • sweet and savory - sweet potatoes give you the perfect combination of sweet and savory
    • quick and easy - this breakfast option is ready in under 15 minutes and so easy to make
    • only two ingredients - you only need two ingredients for the entire recipe
    • crispy and tender - you get the best of both worlds with a crispy outside and light, fluffy inside
    • can be made ahead of time - you can even make these ahead of time and just reheat them when you're ready

    Sweet Potato Hash Browns Recipe Ingredients

    You only need 2 ingredients for this entire recipe:

    • sweet potatoes and
    • extra virgin olive oil

    How To Make Sweet Potato Hash Browns

    1. Peel and rinse your sweet potato completely.
    2. Cut the potato up into very small cubes. I either use my veggie chopper or slice the potato into thin slices (about ¼") and then cube up the thin slices.
    3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
    4. Once the pan is hot, add the olive oil and sweet potato cubes.
    5. Even out the potato in the pan to make sure all the cubes are touching the pan. Let the potatoes cook for about 3 minutes without touching them.
    6. Once they start to break down a little, you can then continue to cook stirring them and allowing them to crisp up and become tender on the inside.
    7. They'll start to develop a little yellow color and that's when you know they're almost done.
    8. Once all the potatoes are cooked, place them on a paper towel lined plate to drain. Even though you used only a small amount of oil, they still need to drain slightly.
    9. Serve them up and enjoy!

    How To Serve Cubed Sweet Potato Hash Browns

    Sweet potato hash browns make an excellent addition to breakfast. They go great with:

    • bacon
    • poached eggs
    • fried eggs
    • hard boiled eggs
    • Canadian bacon (or ham)
    • omelettes
    • sliced avocado

    Sweet Potato Hash Brown Recipe Storage

    Allow the sweet potato hash browns to cool completely. Place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    Sweet Potato Hash Recipe FAQ

    Can you grate sweet potato?

    Rather than cubing the sweet potato, you can grate it. The cooking time will be reduced slightly.

    Why won't my hash browns get crispy?

    Moving the potatoes around too much will prevent hash browns from becoming crispy. It's an important step to let them sit untouched in the beginning.

    Should I soak potatoes before making hash browns?

    You do not need to soak sweet potatoes before making hash browns.

    What is the best way to cube a sweet potato?

    I recommend using a veggie chopper. You could also slice them into ¼" slices, then cub up the thin slices.

    sweet potato hashbrowns on a plate with boiled eggs and avocado

    Cubed Sweet Potato Hash Browns Recipe

    Cubed sweet potato hashbrowns are the perfect combination of sweet and savory for breakfast. They're so easy to make and ready in under 15 minutes.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 serving
    Calories 174 kcal
    Protein 2 g

    Equipment

    • 1 skillet

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 small sweet potato
    • ½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

    Instructions
     

    • Peel and rinse your sweet potato completely.
    • Cut the potato up into very small cubes. I either use my veggie chopper or slice the potato into thin slices (about ¼") and then cube up the thin slices.
    • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
    • Once the pan is hot, add the olive oil and sweet potato cubes.
    • Even out the potato in the pan to make sure all the cubes are touching the pan. Let the potatoes cook for about 3 minutes without touching them.
    • Once they start to break down a little, you can then continue to cook stirring them and allowing them to crisp up and become tender on the inside.
    • They'll start to develop a little yellow color and that's when you know they're almost done.
    • Once all the potatoes are cooked, place them on a paper towel lined plate to drain. Even though you used only a small amount of oil, they still need to drain slightly.
    • Serve them up and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Cubed Sweet Potato Hash Browns Recipe
    Serving Size
     
    1 g
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    174
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    7
    g
    11
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    Sodium
     
    72
    mg
    3
    %
    Potassium
     
    438
    mg
    13
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    26
    g
    9
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    5
    g
    6
    %
    Protein
     
    2
    g
    4
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    18443
    IU
    369
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    3
    mg
    4
    %
    Calcium
     
    39
    mg
    4
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Keyword breakfast, hashbrowns, quick, sweet potato, sweet potatoes
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    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy. It should only be used for estimation purposes and is not a guarantee of any kind. Nutritional information varies widely between brands and types of ingredients used. It is recommended that you calculate the nutritional information based on your own ingredients and brands used. Sweetly Splendid, LLC makes no guarantees as to the exact nutrition information.

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    1. Cristina

      February 26, 2019 at 12:27 am

      Love this sweet potato hash browns! These are a favorite it my house, my kids request it almost daily.

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