Cajun Beef Sausage Breakfast Hash (Printable)
A satisfying southern-inspired skillet with spicy beef sausage, crispy potatoes, and eggs for a hearty morning meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 12 oz Cajun beef sausage, sliced into rounds
→ Vegetables
02 - 4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, diced into ½-inch pieces
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
05 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
→ Spices & Flavorings
06 - 1½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
07 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Eggs
09 - 4 large eggs
→ Pantry
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes and sauté for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until edges begin to golden and interiors start to soften.
02 - Add remaining olive oil, diced onion, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
03 - Stir in sliced Cajun beef sausage. Cook for 5–6 minutes, allowing sausage to brown slightly and release seasoned oils into the vegetable mixture.
04 - Sprinkle Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly and adjust seasoning to taste.
05 - Create 4 small wells in the hash mixture. Crack an egg into each well. If using butter, add it now for richness. Cover skillet and cook for 4–6 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny, or cook longer to desired doneness.
06 - Remove from heat immediately. Sprinkle sliced green onions over the top as garnish. Serve directly from the skillet while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- One pan handles everything, which means less cleanup and more time sipping coffee
- The Cajun seasoning transforms ordinary breakfast ingredients into something that feels like a weekend treat even on a Tuesday
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- Crowding the pan makes potatoes steam instead of crisp, so use your largest skillet or cook in batches if needed
- Cajun seasoning blends vary wildly in salt content, so always start with less and add more after tasting
03 -
- Cut your potatoes into uniform ½ inch cubes so everything finishes cooking at the same time
- Let your hash sit undisturbed for a minute or two between flips to develop the best crust on the potatoes