Apple & Sage Breakfast Hash

Name: Apple & Sage Breakfast Hash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 3 large russet potatoes; 6 pieces sausages of choice; 2 medium sized apples (peeled and sliced); 1 tbsp Olive oil; 2 tbsp Fresh Sage (thinly chopped (or any other seasoning you might like)); 2 cups fresh spinach; 2 tsp Sea salt & black pepper; 4 Eggs to fry and top breakfast hash (optional); 2 cups asiago cheese, grated

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October 30, 2023

eggs and sausage with cooked apples mixed together into a hash sitting on the counter on a plate with a fork and some hot sauce

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One of my new favorite things in the morning is a breakfast hash. The golden brown potatoes mixed different proteins and seasonings is incredibly delicious and filling. This apple and sage breakfast hash is a perfect balance and incorporates all my favorite fall flavors! Sweet apples, potatoes, breakfast sausage, and fresh herbs! It’s a great way to impress any guests for a brunch or to spice up your normal breakfast routine. This is easy to meal prep in advance to save you time on those busy mornings.

This breakfast hash incorporates so many different flavors! I’ll share what I used in the ingredients below but you could easily swap out different items to change up the flavors or accommodate for allergies/preferences. For example, you could make this a sweet potato apple hash by subbing sweet potatoes for regular russets. Butternut squash could also be used here too! I used a spicey breakfast sausage but you could use any flavor like italian sausage, apple sausage, or any other kind. Chicken sausage or turkey sausage also work great in this apple and sage breakfast hash!

I had some fresh sage leaves on hand that I diced up and it went perfectly with the fresh apples! But you could just use salt and pepper or add any other seasoning you like. On busy days, having easy breakfasts you can toss in a large skillet and use what you have is such a time saver while still making sure you eat well. You can also use any greens you might have on hand. I used spinach but you can use kale or arugula in here as well!

Evercrisp apples were a star in this skillet, which are a cross between a Honeycrisp and a Fiji apple! They are firm with a little sweetness! That matches really well with the potatoes texture as they don’t get too soft and keep a slight crunch. You can use any apple you happen to have on hand but a more firm apple will have a better texture after cooked. Either way, the apple flavor is such a great addition!

Ingredients

2-3 large russet potatoes
5-6 sausages of choice
2 medium sized apples, peeled and sliced
Olive oil
Fresh Sage, thinly chopped (or any other seasoning you might like)
2 handfuls of spinach
2 cups asiago cheese, grated
Sea salt & black pepper
Eggs to fry and top breakfast hash (optional)

Directions

Using a large skillet, add a few tablespoons of olive oil. I like using a cast iron skillet and place over medium heat. Wash and dice potatoes into cubes. Toss in the potatoes and mix around every 2-3 minutes to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper. After they have cooked for 5-6 minutes, add the sweet apples that have been peeled and chopped. You can add a bit of water to the bottom of the pan and place the lid on the skillet and continue to mix around. Add a pinch more salt and black pepper.

Toss in the sausages that have been chopped up to about the same size as potatoes and apples. Continue to mix around in the pan for another 2-3 minutes. Add water to the bottom of the pan as needed or a bit more oil. After 2-3 minutes, add in 1-2 large handful of spinach and toss around in pan until it has wilted and cooked. At the last 2 minutes, add in the fresh sage leaves or any other seasonings you would prefer.

When I made mine, I opted to not add a runny yolk or fried egg to the top of my breakfast hash but feel free to add it you desire! Finish with a pinch more sea salt and black pepper. Add the cheese in the last few minutes and put the lid on to melt.

This savory hash is a perfect blend of fresh flavors and fall favorites! The potato mixture has a great balance of flavor and the perfect addition to any brunch spread or light supper dish. This breakfast skillet is also a great way to add in any other of your favorite vegetables for some added nutrition.

How to Meal Prep this Hash

Meal prepping can save so much time when you have busy mornings and I love prepping this savory hash for that reason. It’s the little things done well that really help in a pinch! To prep, you can dice potatoes, peel and chop apples, and cut up the sausage. You can either freeze like this before cooking and then it will save you the chopping time or you can precook the apples, white potatoes, and sausages in advance.

Just freeze after cooking in an airtight container. When you are ready to serve, reheat in large skillet, add a bit more oil, then add in the spinach and seasonings and cook until heated through. You could also use a sheet pan for this to reheat as well, 375 for 15-20 minutes. Top with a freshly fried egg or runny yolk egg.

Next time you are looking for a delicious and simple recipe to spice up your breakfast routine, give this breakfast hash with sweet apples and fresh sage leaves a try! It would make an excellent dish for a holiday brunch, family gathering, or even a breakfast for dinner night! I love serving this with homemade pumpkin powdered sugar donut holes! The ability to swap ingredients for what you have on hand makes this apple and sage breakfast hash a must add to your weekly menu!

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