Ham and Sweet Potato Hash

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 4 people

Categories: Main Dish, Pork, Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 cups diced cooked sweet potatoes (slightly firm in texture)
  • 2 medium onions (minced and sauteed in 2 tablespoons butter for 2 minutes)
  • 1/2 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
  • salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 large eggs
  • minced fresh parsley leaves

Directions

  1. In a big bowl, combine the ham, sweet potatoes, onions, bell pepper, sage, salt, pepper, and cream; stir to blend.

  2. With your hands, form into a large cake.

  3. In a large skillet, melt half the butter over med-high heat; add the ham cake, and press down evenly with a spatula to form a compact oval cake.

  4. Decrease heat to medium and cook the hash about 5 minutes or until the underside is browned and crusty.

  5. Loosen the hash with the spatula and invert onto a plate.

  6. Add the remaining butter to the skillet and increase the heat slightly; slide the other side of the hash into the skillet, decrease heat to medium, and cook about 5 minutes or until the other side is browned and crusty.

  7. Transfer hash to a heated platter and keep warm.

  8. Break the eggs gently into 1 or 2 saucepans of boiling water, poach for 2 minutes, and transfer with a slotted spoon to a clean cloth to drain.

  9. Top hash with the poached eggs and sprinkle with minced parsley.

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