SWEET POTATO AND HAM HASH

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Tender sweet potatoes match up with ham, eggs and zippy seasonings for an impressive breakfast. Or serve it with salad and have an easy breakfast-for-dinner meal. -Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1 red chili pepper, seeded and finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1/4 cup shredded white cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute sweet potatoes in butter and oil until crisp-tender. Add the onion, red pepper, green onions and chili pepper. Saute 4-5 minutes longer or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the ham, pepper and salt., With the back of a spoon, make four wells in the potato mixture; add an egg to each well. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes or until egg whites are completely set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 271mg cholesterol, Sodium 1237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.