Ham Hash With Sweet Potatoes & Thyme

If you have a pound of ham plus potatoes and a few seasonings, you can whip up this brunch classic!

• Calories: 563 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
• 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 pound ham cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 1 pound potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 0.5 pound sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Add potatoes to empty skillet; cook, stirring only occasionally so they form a golden-brown crust, about 10 minutes. As potatoes cook, mix ketchup, mustard, dried thyme, fresh parsley and 2 Tbs. of water. (Recipe can be prepared to this point up to 2 hours ahead. Spread hot potatoes on a large lipped cookie sheet; cover when cool. Return skillet to medium-high; add potatoes and re-crisp.)

Step 2

Return reserved ham mixture to skillet; stir in ketchup mixture, then season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until hash has nicely browned, about 5 minutes longer.

Step 3

Heat 2 Tbs. oil over low heat in a 12-inch non-stick skillet (so potatoes don't stick). While skillet heats, prepare onion and ham as directed above. A few minutes before cooking, increase heat to medium-high. When oil starts to send up wisps of smoke, add onion and ham; cook, stirring often, until golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Meanwhile, dice potatoes and toss with remaining oil. Transfer ham mixture to a bowl and reserve.