Sausage Hash

Savory sausage hash is the ideal breakfast food, and this particular recipe is a favorite. You can serve it as is, or switch it up and add ingredients of your preference. Its savory flavors work well with sweeter dishes—it’s a lovely side dish to complement breakfast classics like pancakes or waffles dripping with maple syrup. But it also packs a punch alongside savory breakfast options like eggs, hearty vegetables, bacon and other morning-meal faves.

Ingredients for Sausage Hash

• Sausage: Look for a pound of bulk pork sausage, the best sausage for making this sausage hash recipe.
• Vegetables: Making a delicious sausage breakfast hash requires a few veggies. This recipe calls for onion, carrots, green pepper and pre-cooked potatoes.
• Salt and pepper: Good old salt and pepper are used to season the dish as you’re cooking, but you’ll want to keep them out so you can add more, to taste, once it’s been served.

Directions

Step 1: Cook the sausage

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until it’s no longer pink, then drain away any excess oil.

Step 2: Add the veggies, finish cooking

Add the onion, carrots and green pepper, and cook until they’re tender. Stir in the diced cooked potatoes, salt and pepper. Reduce the heat, and cook and stir until the potatoes are lightly browned and heated through, about 20 minutes.

Sausage Hash Variations

• Top it with cheese: Finish your hash with shredded sharp cheddar cheese for a decadent, gooey topper that’ll hit the spot.
• Add herbs and spices: Options for additional herbs and spices include dried rosemary, thyme, oregano or paprika, curry or cumin. This dish is versatile and fairly basic, so if you’d like to experiment you can mix a few of these herbs and spices for a more customized sausage and potato hash.

How to Store Sausage Hash

We doubt you’ll have any leftovers, but if you do, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It’s best to let the hash cool completely before you put it in the fridge.

How long does sausage hash last?

If it’s been properly stored, you can safely consume any leftovers within three to four days.

Sausage Hash Tips

How can I tell if the sausage has fully cooked through?

Cooking ground pork doesn’t take as long as other meats, so you run more of a risk of drying it out than not cooking it enough. Once the meat is no longer pink, it’s done. Overcooked pork will lead to a more rubbery meaty texture that’s undesirable.

What other veggies can I use?

Aside from the vegetables listed here, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, leafy spinach or kale, fresh green beans and sweet potato are all tasty options.

What should I serve with sausage hash?

This savory sausage breakfast hash is fine on its own, but topping it with a perfectly fried egg with a golden, runny yolk will take it to a whole new level. Toast with butter, slices of avocado and pesto scrambled eggs will all level up this hash too. As we said, this is a fairly basic hash recipe, so you should feel confident bringing different flavors and textures to the dish.