Potato Kielbasa Breakfast Hash
Potato kielbasa breakfast hash.
Otherwise known as the breakfast of champions. But seriously, I wish so badly that I could be eating this for breakfast today. If only I could make all of my recipes on the same day that I tell you all about them.
That would be fun. Sort of. Maybe.
Back to the hash. Oh yes, this hash!
Thank goodness I live with a human garbage disposal Connor, because it’s dangerous for me to be around hash. Trust me, I have a big appetite and can put down almost as much food as him (especially when pasta is involved), but his stomach is never full! It’s the weirdest thing. It is also incredibly convenient, because even on days when I’m making up to three or four different dishes back to back, he is always more than willing to eat more. Always, more!
In fact, he’s usually circling like a vulture as I take photographs.
And more often than not, he comes back to eat multiple helpings worth. Those meringues that I shared on Monday?
Connor ate three in a row. I warned him–and even though he admitted that his stomach hurt a little bit, he was back in the kitchen about twenty minutes later already getting another snack. WHAT?! How is that physically possible?
His stomach is an enigma.
Anyway, I’m getting off track.
The point is….that this hash is very good. And there is a lot of good stuff in it! It’s been a while since my last Throwback Thursday post (mostly because I had so many other recipes that I wanted to share!). This particular one was found in a September 1994 issue of Bon Appetit magazine.
The original recipe made a massive quantity–and called for andouille sausage, as well as store-bought Creole seasoning.
I substituted with kielbasa, another (non-spicy, Polish) smoked sausage, because my local store happened to be out of andouille (lame), swapped out green peppers for red, and upped the Creole seasoning to make up for it. I also simplified the quantities and ratios of all of the ingredients–just to make things more easy and straight-forward. It’s hash. Not rocket science.
Instead of using store-bought seasoning, I used homemade creole seasoning–or as Emeril refers to it–essence.
BAM! (Sorry, couldn’t resist.)
Like most hashes, the base of this dish is russet potatoes. But there is almost an equal amount of sautéed red pepper, onions, green onions, and of course, kielbasa sausage mixed in. All of the ingredients are cooked and sautéed over the stovetop (in various stages) before being combined together and baked together in the oven for about 15 to 20 minutes.
While you’re waiting for the hash to get crispy and golden brown, fry as many sunny side eggs as you would like. Turn on the oven light and watch anxiously–and then take a page out of Connor’s book and go to town!
Hash.for.life.
Potato Kielbasa Breakfast Hash
Ingredients
Creole Seasoning (Makes 1/3 Cup):
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1.5 teaspoons onion powder
- 1.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1.5 teaspoons dried thyme
Potato Kielbasa Breakfast Hash:
- 1.5 lbs russet potatoes
- 3-4 tablespoons canola/safflower oil
- 1/2 lb kielbasa smoked sausage, cut into 1/2″ dice (or substitute with andouille for a spicier version)
- 1 medium onion, diced (~1 cup)
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced (~1 cup)
- 4 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup finely sliced green onions
- 1.5 teaspoons Creole seasoning (see above–or use store-bought)
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- fried eggs (1-2 per person)
Instructions
- Creole Seasoning: Combine all of the ingredients a bowl. Stir and store in an airtight container for up to a year.
- Prepare Hash: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Set aside a large 9 x 13″ baking dish.
- Peel the russet potatoes and cut lengthwise into 1/2″ slices. Dice into 1/2″ cubes. Place the potato in a clean kitchen towel or pat with paper towels to remove any excess moisture and starch.
- Heat half of the oil in a large non-stick skillet over high heat. Sauté half of the diced potato, tossing frequently, until golden brown on all sides. Season with salt and pepper and place in the baking dish. Repeat with remaining potatoes.
- In the same skillet, sauté the sausage over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes or until caramelized.
- Using the same skillet, sauté the onion, pepper, and garlic over medium heat using the remaining tablespoon of oil. Stir occasionally and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until vegetables begin to soften and become translucent. Add to the baking dish with the sautéed potatoes.
- Add the green onions and Creole seasoning to the baking pan–and toss all of the ingredients together. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Bake at 450 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, fry several eggs. Remove the hash from the oven and top with fried eggs. Serve immediately.
Notes
Hash recipe adapted from September 1994 issue of Bon Appetit. Creole seasoning recipe from here.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 605Total Fat: 38gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 27gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 2936mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 7gSugar: 6gProtein: 17g
A Beautiful Plate provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as they are not calculated by a registered dietician.
Beautiful! I could eat this for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!
Breakfast hashes rule!! I agree with Mimi, this I would eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I love those eggs!
Thanks Tieghan! Have a great weekend!
Just beautiful. The colors of the hash truly come out in your gorgeous photos! Yum… Just YUM. 🙂
Thanks so much Prudy 🙂
I have been thinking about breakfast hash since last weekend! It’s like you were reading my mind. I’m so thankful my boyfriend eats everything I cook…..and, I’m also wondering how I managed to eat everything I cooked/blogged about when I was living by myself.
I don’t think I could ever be with someone who was a picky eater–but yes, the fact that he eats a LOT isn’t bad either 😉 I have no idea what I’d do with all of the food if he didn’t!
My husband could probably eat this whole recipe on his own – he loves hash. What a beautiful breakfast. Maybe I will treat him this weekend 🙂
I think our men have things in common 😉
thank god you substituted the red peppers for green peppers… I’m not a fan of green peppers. This looks super good and totally “un-Davidson”.
Of course! Is a hash un-Davidson? We like potatoes!
I can’t stop gazing at those runny eggs.
Oh no–and you haven’t been able to have anything either because of the babe. That was cruel of me 🙁
Laura, your sunny side up eggs are CRAZY perfect looking!
You’re so sweet!! Thank you Natalie!
Hi Laura,
I like your recipes very much. Tried many of them and they were all greatly appreciated by the family. Just a quick note that spelling is slightly wrong. It should say: Kielbasa (sausage) 🙂 Best regards, K.
Agghh!!!! How did I do that?! I just fixed all of it. Thank you for pointing that out! I feel like a doofus, but am so happy that it’s corrected. Thank you so much!
So many wonderful ingredients. I love this recipe!
Thanks so much Adrienne!
Polish is quite difficult 😉
I love spicy food but I think I would prefer kielbasa for this hash, too. Looks sooooo good!
Oh good! This definitely isn’t too spicy–the Creole seasoning is just enough. I LOVE spicy food, but if you’re not a huge fan, than this is definitely for you.
Hash!! I love me some hash and runny eggs. The perfect breakfast combo!
Thanks Nicole! Have a great weekend!
This is so far up my alley, it’s in my living room. YUM.
You have the best comments. Period.
This looks so very tasty and beautiful! We love spicy food and could eat this for breakfast, lunch, dinner and again for breakfast…..
Cheers,
J+C
I should really make a hash like this for dinner! I always forget to do things like that, but it would be a fun change! 🙂
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Perfect breakfast, brunch or really anytime. Love it!
I love kielbasa and I bet it goes really well with potatoes! This is definitely a breakfast of champions. Yum!
So glad you like it! Thanks Louisa!
Ha! Connor sounds just like the.boy. I have never heard him say he was full, or too full to eat more. And he gains NO WEIGHT. It’s the best/worst.
HASH.FOR.LIFE. Can we make that a bumper sticker? If I had a car, I would drive around with it.
Um, yes. New trademark slogan?
What a wonderful weekend brunch idea! Especially as you have such a willing ‘helper’ there, by the sounds of things!
This is SUPER delicious looking, but I have to wonder… why do you bake it? Does it help the seasoning evenly distribute through the dish? Aren’t all of these ingredients already okay to eat unprepared, after all? eggs notwithstanding, obviously.
Hi Jacob! You definitely don’t have to bake it (it is definitely safe to eat), but because you cook the vegetables and potatoes in batches, it helps to warm everything up and distribute the seasoning. Hope that makes sense!
I love everything about this! Your pictures are so stunning! I’m pretty sure I could eat this any time of the day. Yum!
Thank you Kathi! 🙂
Just came across your blog randomly, it’s awesome!!!!!!!!
Hash is one of my favorite breakfast/dinner items. You’re not alone. I can shovel in just as much, if not more, food than my hubs. Your photos have me wanting to dig in. Yum!
Shovel is the perfect word for his hash. Thank god it didn’t last longbow, otherwise I would have stuffed my face, haha. Thanks Jennie!
A good hash is one of the best things on Earth! And yours looks amazing!
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