Chicken Sausage and Apple Breakfast Hash
A hearty, protein-packed breakfast hash combining savory chicken sausage, tender sweet potatoes, and crisp apples. Topped with perfectly cooked eggs for sustained morning energy.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Appetite changes
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Before you start
Your 25-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
To save time on busy mornings, you can dice the sweet potatoes and apples the night before and store them in the refrigerator.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep large sweet potato (diced), medium apple (diced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Chop the sweet potatoes and apple into…
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Chop the sweet potatoes and apple into…
Chop the sweet potatoes and apple into small, 1/2-inch cubes so they cook quickly and evenly.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat…
Heat a large skillet over medium heat with the olive oil. Add the sweet potatoes, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until they begin to soften and lightly brown.
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Add the ground chicken sausage to the…
Add the ground chicken sausage to the pan, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for about 5 minutes until browned and completely cooked through.
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Stir in the diced apple and ground…
Stir in the diced apple and ground cinnamon. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until the apples are tender but still hold their shape.
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Create four small wells in the hash…
Create four small wells in the hash mixture and carefully crack an egg into each well.
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Cover the skillet with a lid and…
Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the egg whites are fully set but the yolks are still to your liking. Serve warm.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
To save time on busy mornings
To save time on busy mornings, you can dice the sweet potatoes and apples the night before and store them in the refrigerator.
If using fully cooked chicken sausage…
If using fully cooked chicken sausage links instead of raw ground sausage, simply slice them into coins and add them at the same time as the apples to warm through.
If you have a cast-iron skillet
If you have a cast-iron skillet, use it here for the best caramelization on the sweet potatoes.
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