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    Sweet Potato Hash Browns | So Easy To Make & Prepped In 5 Minutes

    by Brendan Cunningham 3 Comments

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    These sweet potato hash browns are a delicious twist on the breakfast classic! Shredded sweet potatoes are mixed with onions, eggs, and seasonings, then baked until crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. Seriously, these hashbrowns are so easy to make and so tasty.

    Sour cream on top of four sweet potato hash browns on a plate.

    Table of Contents

    • The Best Sweet Potato Hash Browns
      • Ingredients
        • How To Customize These Sweet Potato Hash Browns
      • How to Make Sweet Potato Hash Browns
        • Step 1: Prep Work
        • Step 2: Combine The ingredients
        • Step 3: Brown the sweet potato patties
        • Step 4: Bake the sweet potato hash browns
        • Step 5: Serve
      • What to Serve with Sweet Potato Hash Browns
      • How to Store Sweet Potato Hash Browns
        • How to Reheat Sweet Potato Hash Browns
      • Wrapping It Up
    • More Delicious Recipes
    • Sweet Potato Hash Browns | So Easy To Make & Prepped In 5 Minutes
      • Ingredients
      • Instructions
      • Nutrition
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    The Best Sweet Potato Hash Browns

    There's nothing like hot and crispy hash browns to start your day off right. And while classic potato hash browns will always have a place in our hearts, I've been experimenting lately with using sweet potatoes in their place, and let me tell you — they are simply divine. 

    Sweet potatoes are naturally sweet, so they add a lovely depth of flavor to these crispy hash browns. They also give this breakfast classic a beautiful orange hue, and if you top 'em with some sour cream and chopped green onions, you have a side dish bound to elevate any brunch or breakfast spread!

    Oh, and since sweet potatoes are loaded with complex carbs, fiber, and vitamins A and C, they'll fuel you up for a busy morning without weighing you down.

    I love pairing them with this Jimmy Dean breakfast sausage and some eggs for a complete breakfast. But these shredded sweet potato hash browns are a fantastic side dish to make for dinner too. They're especially tasty paired with something like these Italian chicken cutlets.

    A dollop of sour cream on top of three sweet potato hash browns on a plate.

    Ingredients

    The ingredients for these sweet potato hash browns are pretty much pantry staples.

    Here's what you need to make this sweet potato recipe:

    • 1 peeled sweet potato
    • ¼ onion, finely grated
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons oil (use a neutral one like vegetable oil or extra virgin olive oil)

    And for topping:

    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • 2 tablespoons green onion, finely chopped

    Now, you might need to pop into the grocery store for the sweet potatoes, but a friendly tip, you may want to stock up while you're there. You can use them to make some more of our sweet potato recipes, like this sweet potato cobbler, old fashioned sweet potato pie, sweet potato muffins, and sweet potato pound cake.

    How To Customize These Sweet Potato Hash Browns

    Also, for what it's worth, these sweet potato hash browns are incredibly customizable. You can mix in other veggies, like chopped kale or zucchini, and add your favorite spices. Cheese would go so well in these too, as would some crumbled bacon or sausage. So, don't be afraid to put your own spin on 'em.

    As for the toppings, go crazy with them. Try them with this McDonalds breakfast sauce or some salsa. You could also use ketchup, BBQ sauce, or honey mustard. Melt some cheese on top, or sprinkle on some diced avocado! The possibilities are nearly endless.

    A bowl of shredded sweet potatoes, a bowl of onion, a bowl of sour cream, a sweet potato on a wooden cutting board.

    How to Make Sweet Potato Hash Browns

    This sweet potato hash requires only about 5 minutes of prep work, and the recipe is made in just 5 simple and easy steps.

    With that said, unlike regular hash browns, these sweet potato hash browns are finished off in the oven. This gives them a chance to cook through and get nice and crispy on the outside while staying fluffy on the inside. It also means you need less oil compared to the conventional way of frying hash browns.

    An egg, flour, and shredded sweet potato in a white bowl.

    Step 1: Prep Work

    First things first, preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). You can also use your air fryer, but depending on how big it is, you may have to cook the hash browns in batches.

    Either way, preheat your cooking vessel of choice and get all of your ingredients out and ready to go.

    A bowl that is filled with shredded sweet potato with a spoon in it.

    Step 2: Combine The ingredients

    Now grate the sweet potatoes using a box cheese grater or the grating attachment on your food processor. For what it's worth, I like to use the large holes for this, so the shreds are a bit thicker, but you can certainly use the smaller holes for your grated sweet potato just as well.

    Next, finely chop - or grate - your onion. Then, whisk your eggs in a large bowl and add in the shredded sweet potato, onion, flour, salt, and pepper. Lastly, mix everything together until it's fully combined.

    Three sweet potato hash brown circles on a skillet.

    Step 3: Brown the sweet potato patties

    Before baking these sweet potato hash browns, we're going to brown them quickly in a non-stick skillet.

    The reason for this is two-fold. First, pan-frying them creates a flavorful crust. Secondly, and more importantly, it helps to bind the mix together. This ensures the sweet potato hash browns don't fall apart when you transfer them to the baking sheet.

    So, heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon or two of oil. Swirl the pan to coat it in the oil and then drop the sweet potato mixture in by the tablespoonful.

    Use a spatula to flatten each one into a patty. You should be able to fit 4 or 5 hash browns in the pan at a time.

    Now, cook them for 3 to 4 minutes per side until they're nicely browned and crispy.

    Three sweet potato hash browns on a skillet.

    Step 4: Bake the sweet potato hash browns

    So, after the sweet potato hash browns are crisp, carefully transfer them to the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes - or until they're extra crispy.

    A stack of four sweet potato hash browns on a plate.

    Step 5: Serve

    Once the hash browns are cooked, transfer them to a serving plate and top immediately with sour cream and green onions.

    Serve hot, and enjoy!

    A dollop of sour cream on top of a sweet potato hash brown that is on more hash browns on a plate.

    What to Serve with Sweet Potato Hash Browns

    These sweet potato hash browns pair well with so many different types of food. Still, there's something so special about having them in the morning alongside other breakfast favorites.

    Here are some of my favorite things to eat with these amazing sweet potato hash browns:

    • Homemade Egg McMuffin
    • Sourdough French Toast
    • McDonalds Steak Bagel
    • McDonalds breakfast Burritos
    • Million dollar bacon
    • Air fryer ham steaks

    Honestly, these sweet potato hash browns are delicious no matter what you pair them with!

    A dollop of sour cream on top of a stack of four sweet potato hash browns.

    How to Store Sweet Potato Hash Browns

    Ok, so this recipe for sweet potato hash browns will make about 4 servings. So, it's perfect if you're eating breakfast - or dinner - with the fam. But, if you're just making them for yourself, they make fantastic leftovers!

    With that said, you can store these sweet potato hash browns in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Just let them cool down to room temperature before storing.

    By the way, you can also freeze this sweet potato hash for up to 3 months. Just freeze them on a sheet pan first, then transfer them to a freezer bag once they're frozen. This will help them from sticking together.

    How to Reheat Sweet Potato Hash Browns

    These hash browns reheat really well too!

    I prefer reheating them in the air fryer, but they reheat really well in the oven - or skillet - as well. If you're using the air fryer or oven, 350°F for about 5 minutes should do. And if you're using a skillet, heat them over medium heat for about 3 minutes, or medium high heat for a minute or two until warmed.

    Of course, you can microwave them if you're in a rush, but they won't be as crispy.

    Four sweet potato hash browns with a dollop of sour cream on top.

    Wrapping It Up

    Well, that is how to make sweet potato hash browns!

    I'm so excited for you to try this healthy hash brown recipe. They're just so versatile, so tasty, and so much better for you than regular hash browns. Plus, you can pair them with pretty much anything, and the entire family is sure to love 'em!

    Anyway, I hope you and your family enjoy these hash browns as much as I/we do.

    If you have questions or want to share how your version turns out, drop a comment below. Hearing from you guys always makes our day!

    Oh, and as always for more delicious side dish recipes, check out our YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.

    More Delicious Recipes

    If you're looking for some more delicious recipes to try next, we have a ton on the blog that I think you'll like!

    Give one of these a try next:

    • Sweet corn cake
    • Ruth Chris sweet potato casserole
    • Sweet potato patties
    • Cheesy mashed potatoes
    • Red skin mashed potatoes
    • Twice baked mashed potatoes
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    Sweet Potato Hash Browns | So Easy To Make & Prepped In 5 Minutes

    A dollop of sour cream on top of a stack of four sweet potato hash browns.
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    These sweet potato hash browns are a delicious twist on the breakfast classic! Shredded sweet potatoes are mixed with onions, eggs, and seasonings, then baked until crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. Seriously, these hashbrowns are so easy to make and so tasty.

    • Author: Brendan Cunningham
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Total Time: 20 minutes
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x
    • Category: Side
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: Sweet Potato

    Ingredients

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    1 peeled sweet potato

    ¼ onion, finely grated

    2 eggs

    1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

    ½ teaspoon salt

    ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

    2 tablespoons oil (use a neutral one like vegetable oil or extra virgin olive oil)

    ¼ cup sour cream

    2 tablespoons green onion, finely chopped

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    2. Grate the sweet potato and mix it with the onion, eggs, flour, salt, and black pepper.
    3. Heat a non-stick skillet to medium-high and add the oil to it.
    4. Form about four patties out of the sweet potato mixture with two spoons and cook them until brown on both sides - around 3-4 minutes.
    5. Transfer to the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
    6. Serve with sour cream and green onions.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 67
    • Fat: 3
    • Carbohydrates: 9
    • Protein: 3

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    1. Rory

      September 28, 2022 at 8:03 pm

      I don't know why I never thought of making hash browns with sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes! These were like ten times better I love this recipe!

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    2. Tina L.

      September 29, 2022 at 3:26 pm

      Love love loved these hash browns!!

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    3. Sarah

      October 05, 2022 at 5:07 pm

      Oh my these were so good I cannot wait to make them again!!

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