This simple hash recipe is tasty, nourishing and perfect for when you don’t feel like cooking plus it can be customized with whatever you happen to have in the kitchen/pantry.
This is one of those clean out the kitchen recipes. I had some potatoes and beans in the pantry. A package of ham that was nearing it’s “sell by” date in the refrigerator. A half empty jar of pasta sauce. You get the idea.
Hash is versatile. It can be a highfalutin dish you’d order out for brunch. Or it can be simple survival food. The key is being patient until your potatoes get nice and browned. That develops flavor on which you can build.
Don’t be afraid to experiment and customize this recipe. Use sweet potatoes. Or leftover cooked rice. You can add any kind of meat you have on hand or leave it out completely. You can add more veggies. You can flavor it with soy sauce or Sriracha instead of marinara. The possibilities are endless.
I think the egg on top is kind of essential to a hash but that’s up to you. Sunny side up, over medium, scrambled or even a chopped hard boiled egg would be good.
So what are your “hash goals”? Would you make my recipe as/is or add your own spin? Tell me in the comments!
Simple Hash Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups potatoes peeled and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups ham chopped
- 1 can (15 oz.) white beans drained
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 6 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 6 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
Instructions
- Add the vegetable oil and butter to a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally until they are browning and starting to get soft, 8 - 10 minutes.
- Add the ham and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes more.
- Add the beans and marinara sauce. Season the hash with garlic salt and pepper. Stir well and heat through. Remove from heat.
- Cook the eggs to your liking.
- Fill bowls with the hash. Top each bowl of hash with an egg, a dollop of sour cream, cheddar cheese and chopped chives.
Kristen says
Simple food, simply at it’s best! And that egg is a MUST
foodtasticmom says
Yay for eggs! Thanks Kristen
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says
I’m with you-an egg over the top is ESSENTIAL! Love this!
foodtasticmom says
Exactly! Thanks so much 🙂
Sherri says
I love hash! It is such a great way to use up leftovers, but I agree the egg on top is essential. I haven’t made it in a while, but now I’m thinking it will be on the menu this weekend 🙂
foodtasticmom says
So glad you agree and thank for commenting!
Natalie says
Going to make this for breakfast this weekend!
foodtasticmom says
Awesome! Let me know how you like it!