Cajun Beef Sausage Hash With Eggs (Printable)
A hearty Southern-inspired skillet combining spicy beef sausage, crispy potatoes, and perfectly cooked eggs for a satisfying breakfast.
# 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, diced
05 - 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
→ Spices & Seasonings
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 Staples
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 they begin to soften and develop golden edges.
02 - Add remaining olive oil, diced onion, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
03 - Stir in sliced Cajun beef sausage. Cook for 5-6 minutes, allowing sausage to brown nicely and flavors to meld together with the vegetables.
04 - Sprinkle Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over the mixture. Toss well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
05 - Create small wells in the hash mixture and crack an egg into each well. Alternatively, push hash to skillet sides, melt optional butter in center, and crack eggs into the cleared space. Cover skillet and cook for 4-6 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny, or cook to desired doneness.
06 - Remove skillet from heat immediately. Garnish generously with sliced green onions and serve while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one skillet so you spend less time washing dishes and more time eating
- The spicy sausage and smoked paprika create this incredible depth that makes regular breakfast potatoes taste boring in comparison
02 -
- Dont rush the potato stage because undercooked potatoes will ruin the texture and no amount of extra cooking later fixes that properly
- Covering the skillet for the eggs is non negotiable if you want sunny side up eggs without flipping them
03 -
- Cast iron retains heat beautifully and creates the best crust on the potatoes
- Letting the hash sit undisturbed between stirs is the secret to getting those crispy golden edges everyone fights over