Cajun Beef Sausage Hash With Eggs (Printable)
Spicy Cajun beef sausage, crispy potatoes, and eggs in one skillet
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 12 oz Cajun beef sausage, sliced into rounds
→ Vegetables
02 - 4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 2 green onions, 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 soften and turn golden brown.
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 flavors to meld with vegetables.
04 - Sprinkle Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over mixture. Toss thoroughly to combine and coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Create 4 small wells in the hash mixture. Crack an egg into each well. If using butter, add it to the wells before cracking eggs. Cover skillet and cook for 4-6 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain runny.
06 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle sliced green onions over the top as garnish. Serve immediately while eggs are hot and potatoes are crispy.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The Cajun seasoning creates this incredible depth that feels like breakfast in New Orleans without needing a plane ticket
- Everything happens in one skillet, which means maximum flavor and minimum cleanup on lazy mornings
02 -
- Dont crowd your skillet or the potatoes will steam instead of crisp, and nobody wants sad steamy hash in their life
- Letting the sausage get properly browned is nonnegotiable because that caramelization creates the deep flavor base that makes this dish sing
03 -
- Cut your potatoes into uniformly sized pieces so they all cook at the same rate and you do not end up with some burnt and some raw
- Let the skillet get properly hot before adding ingredients, and do not be afraid of the sizzle because that sound means crispy potatoes are in your future