Cajun Beef Sausage Hash With Eggs (Print Version)
Hearty hash with spiced beef sausage, crispy potatoes, vegetables, and fried eggs for a satisfying breakfast.
# 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, seeded and diced
05 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
→ Spices & Seasonings
06 - 1½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning blend
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
# How to Prepare:
01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add diced potatoes and sauté for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until edges begin to golden and potatoes start to soften.
02 - Add remaining olive oil, diced onion, and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
03 - Stir in sliced Cajun beef sausage. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, allowing sausage to develop a rich brown color and release spicy oils into the vegetable mixture.
04 - Sprinkle Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over the skillet. Toss thoroughly to ensure spices coat all ingredients evenly. Adjust seasoning to taste.
05 - Create four small wells in the hash mixture. Crack an egg into each well. Alternatively, push hash to skillet edges, melt butter in center if using, and crack eggs into the cleared space. Cover skillet and cook for 4 to 6 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain runny, or cook longer for firmer yolks.
06 - Remove skillet from heat immediately. Scatter sliced green onions over the top as garnish. Serve piping hot directly from the skillet.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The Cajun beef sausage brings authentic southern heat that wakes up your palate without overwhelming it
- Potatoes get crispy edges while staying tender inside, creating the perfect texture contrast
- Everything cooks in one pan, leaving you with minimal cleanup and maximum satisfaction
02 -
- Dont crowd the pan or the potatoes will steam instead of crisp. Use a 12 inch skillet or cook in batches.
- Cajun seasoning brands vary wildly in salt content. Always taste before adding extra salt to avoid overdoing it.
03 -
- Cook your eggs separate if feeding a crowd, then arrange them on top for prettier presentation
- Cast iron retains heat better than other pans, keeping everything hot while you serve