Sausage And Veggie Skillet Recipe

Prep

Peel and cube the sweet potato into roughly 1/2-inch cubes so they cook evenly. Dice the onion and bell peppers, and mince the garlic. Measure out spices and herbs.

Heat a large (10-12 inch) oven-safe or stovetop skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and let it warm until shimmering.

Add the sweet potato cubes in a single layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6–8 minutes until the edges begin to brown and the pieces are starting to soften. If the pan looks dry, add up to 1 teaspoon more oil or a splash of water and cover for 2 minutes to help them steam and soften.

Push the sweet potatoes to one side of the skillet. Add the ground pork breakfast sausage to the cleared side. Break it up with a spatula and cook for 4–5 minutes until browned and mostly cooked through.

Stir the sausage and sweet potatoes together. Add the diced onion and diced red and green bell peppers. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4–5 minutes until the onions are translucent and peppers have softened.

Add the minced garlic, smoked paprika, fresh thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for 1–2 minutes more to bloom the spices and garlic. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Reduce heat to medium-low. Use the back of a spoon to make two shallow wells in the skillet mixture where you'll cook the eggs. Wipe a small nonstick pan or the cleared area of the skillet with 1 teaspoon butter (if using the same skillet, move the hash to one side to create clear space for eggs).

Crack one egg into each well (or into the small pan if using). Cover the skillet with a lid or a large sheet pan to trap steam and cook until the egg whites are set but yolks remain runny, about 3–5 minutes. For firmer yolks, cook 1–2 minutes longer.

Alternatively, fry the eggs in the separate small pan over medium heat with butter to make sunny-side-up eggs, about 3–4 minutes, then slide them onto the skillet mixture.

Once eggs are cooked to your liking, remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top and add hot sauce if desired.

Serve immediately, dividing the sausage and veggie skillet between plates and topping each portion with one sunny egg (two eggs total).