Crispy Sweet Potato and Bacon Breakfast Hash Skillet

Ingredients

• 6 slices thick-cut pasture-raised bacon (sugar-free & nitrate-free, chopped into 0.5-inch pieces)
• 2 medium garnet or jewel sweet potatoes (peeled and finely diced into 0.5-inch cubes)
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chopped lacinato kale or baby spinach (stems removed)
• 4 large pasture-raised eggs
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp coarse Celtic sea salt (divided)
• 0.5 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh chives or scallions, finely sliced (for garnish)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Crisp the Bacon: Place a large 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add chopped bacon pieces and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until golden and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving approximately 2 tablespoons of rendered bacon fat in the skillet.
2. Caramelize Sweet Potatoes: Increase heat to medium-high. Add the diced sweet potatoes in a single, even layer. Season with 0.5 tsp sea salt, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Cook undisturbed for 5 minutes to develop a deep golden crust on the bottom.
3. Add Aromatics: Stir the sweet potatoes and add the diced yellow onion and minced garlic. Continue cooking, tossing occasionally, for another 7 to 9 minutes until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and caramelized on all sides.
4. Fold in the Greens: Add the chopped kale and cooked bacon back into the skillet. Toss continuously for 2 minutes until the kale is gently wilted and vibrant dark green. Season with remaining salt and black pepper.
5. Form Wells & Fry Eggs: Use the back of a large spoon to create four shallow wells in the hash. Crack one pasture-raised egg into each well.
6. Cook to Desired Doneness: Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet with a lid or foil, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny and golden.
7. Garnish & Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with sliced chives and cracked black pepper, and serve hot directly from the cast-iron skillet.

Nutritional Breakdown (Per Serving)

Chef's Paleo Nutritional Science

Sweet potatoes provide complex, slow-burning carbohydrates packed with beta-carotene (precursor to Vitamin A), potassium, and gut-friendly prebiotic fiber. When combined with pastured egg yolks rich in choline and lutein, this breakfast stabilizes morning glucose curves and supports sustained cognitive focus without mid-morning energy crashes.

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