Turkey Hash with Sweet Potatoes, Bell Peppers, and Creole Seasoning Recipe
A flavorful and hearty turkey hash made with tender sweet potatoes, crunchy bell peppers, crispy bacon, and seasoned turkey breast, perfect for a satisfying breakfast or brunch. This recipe brings together warm spices and fresh ingredients, topped optionally with eggs for an extra protein boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and diced into 1/2 inch dice
- 1 green bell pepper chopped into 1/2 inch dice
- 1 red bell pepper chopped into 1/2 inch dice
- 1 medium onion chopped into 1/2 inch dice
Protein & Meat
- 2-4 slices bacon
- 1 pound turkey breast meat diced
- 1-2 eggs per person, optional
Seasonings & Oils
- 1 tablespoon creole seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil divided
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Boil Sweet Potatoes: Heat a large pot of water to boiling over high heat. Add a teaspoon of salt and the diced sweet potatoes. Boil for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and let cool uncovered to evaporate moisture.
- Cook Bacon: In a large nonstick skillet, fry bacon slices until crisp, turning occasionally. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to drain. Reserve bacon fat in a small bowl.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat 1 teaspoon bacon fat and 1 teaspoon olive oil in the skillet. Add green and red bell peppers and onion. Season with 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender. Transfer to a bowl.
- Crisp Potatoes: Heat 1 teaspoon bacon fat and 1 teaspoon olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add cooled sweet potatoes and season with 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning. Cook until potatoes are golden and crispy. Transfer to a dish.
- Cook Turkey: Heat 1½ teaspoons bacon fat and 1 teaspoon olive oil in skillet. Add diced turkey breast and season with remaining 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, until turkey develops a golden crust.
- Combine and Heat Through: Add potatoes and sautéed vegetables back to skillet. Heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring periodically, until everything is hot, golden, and crusty.
- Finalize and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot, optionally topped with fried or poached eggs.
Notes
- Use turkey thigh meat if you prefer a juicier texture.
- For a spicier hash, add extra Creole seasoning or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Leftover hash can be refrigerated and reheated in a skillet for crispy texture.
- Substitute sweet potatoes with regular potatoes if preferred, but cooking times may vary.
- If you want to keep it lower in fat, reduce or omit the bacon and adjust oil quantities accordingly.
