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Ham and Potato Hash

Ham and Potato Hash

Sunday breakfasts are a favorite activity around here. More like a brunch, they are usually somewhat more elaborate and filling that what we eat for breakfast during the week. Ham and potato hash is a perfect side dish for fried eggs; easy to cook, and a great way to use up leftover ham.

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Ham and Potato Hash Recipe

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled
  • 1 cup finely diced cooked ham
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried crumbled thyme

Method

1 Cut the potatoes in half, cook in a saucepan of simmering water until not quite done and still firm, about 10 minutes. Rinse in cold water to stop cooking. Drain. Dice to 1/2-inch thick pieces. Set aside.

2 Melt butter in a large cast-iron* skillet over medium low to medium heat. Add onion, cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the chopped bell pepper, cook another 2 minutes.

3 Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Cook hash until well browned, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

*Best not to use a stick-free pan or the hash won't brown very well.

Yield: Serves 6.

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13 Comments

I don't eat ham, but I make corned beef hash exactly the same way. It's a treat whenever we have a little bit of leftover corned beef.

Posted by: lydia on March 25, 2007 4:47 AM

This is a great recipe, you can also substitute the store bought tins of corned beef or ham, even dreaded Spam, and it's a great addition to a family brunch when you don't have leftovers.

Posted by: DSX on March 25, 2007 6:55 AM

Hey, spam is lovely - don't be disparagin' on my spam. Mind you, it isn't for everyone. but I love an occasional fried spam slice.

With regard to browning in non-stick ware, I have found that decreasing the oil (in this case butter) at the start will aid in browning and then adding back in the onion/ pepper mix.

Just made this today and it is great stuff.

Posted by: Chris Hansen on March 25, 2007 1:56 PM

My family makes a version of this called "Farmer's Breakfast"--same ingredients--but you add eggs (yolk and whites mixed together in a bowl first) into the hash in the last few minutes for an all-in-one dish.

Posted by: Sassy J on April 2, 2007 8:35 AM

Delicious! I omitted the bell peppers and made this with some ham left over from Easter. My fiance couldn't thank me enough! He started to leave the kitchen, then turned around to thank me again. I'll definitely be making this one my regulars.

Posted by: Dawn on April 15, 2007 6:35 AM

What a wonderful recipe and so easy. Being from Ky. I rarely have any kind of ham other than country ham, which everyone loves, so I use that and omit the salt. My method is different and your potatoes will be perfect.
1. Cube your potatoes and boil for 4-5 minutes. Drain and cool in the refrigerator (do not rinse).
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes salt and pepper. Cook shaking the pan back and forth for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp. Add the onion, green pepper,and thyme, cook for 2 to 3 minute. Add ham and 2 tablespoons of butter, continue shaking the pan until butter is melted.

Try this with one of Elise's homemade sausages instead of ham. Yum!

If you like a little more heat add a finely chopped jalapeno when you add the onion and green pepper.

Posted by: B. Swetnam on April 17, 2009 2:25 AM

Awesome. I made my version of this just on Wednesday night, using up leftover Easter ham. It was wonderful and very satisfying.


Posted by: Scott on April 17, 2009 3:17 AM

I love this recipe, when I make it I usually have to tex-mex it up a bit so instead of the bell pepper I use a chili and I throw in some cliantro and tomato with the onion, yummo!

Posted by: jody on April 17, 2009 3:29 AM

Love this recipe. Try substituting smoked or plain leftover salmon for the ham.

Posted by: Mick on April 17, 2009 11:00 AM

Did this with left over lamb. FABULOUS!!!!

Posted by: Sherry on April 17, 2009 6:05 PM

I am partial to sweet potatoes - -
Sweet Potato Hash starts a weekend morning off right :~)

Posted by: Drew Kroft on April 18, 2009 1:41 PM

Having been "off the hoof" for about 25 years, I've been looking for a non-cloven equivalent of fondly remembered corned beef and roast beef hash of childhood. This recipe with smoked turkey should do it. Thank you, Elise!

Posted by: Paul on April 19, 2009 6:35 AM

Made the hash this morning. One word: deeeelish! :) This will definitely be in regular rotation. Thank you Elise.

Posted by: Joods on April 20, 2009 8:33 AM

I apologize for the inconvenience, comments are closed. ~Elise

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