Description
Cajun Sausage Potato Hash brings spicy southern comfort right to your dinner table with a zesty blend of smoky sausage and crispy potatoes. Hearty and satisfying, this one-pan meal delivers bold flavors that will have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound Cajun sausage
Base Vegetables:
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 4 large eggs
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Grab your Yukon Gold potatoes and peel them carefully. Dice into precise ½-inch cubes, then rinse under cold water to remove excess starch. Drain completely.
- Chop your yellow onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper into uniform small pieces. Set these colorful vegetables aside.
- Take your garlic cloves and mince them into tiny fragments using a sharp knife.
- Slice the Cajun sausage into neat ¼-inch thick rounds with smooth, consistent cuts.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet at medium-high heat (375°F). Spread the potato cubes in a single layer. Sprinkle with ½ tablespoon Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir occasionally until golden and tender, about 15-18 minutes.
- When potatoes look crispy, add the diced onion and bell peppers. Mix thoroughly and cook for 5-6 minutes until vegetables soften and onions turn translucent.
- Introduce the minced garlic and sausage rounds to the skillet. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes until sausage browns and garlic releases its aroma.
- Dust the mixture with remaining ½ tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and ½ teaspoon dried thyme. Optional: Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon cayenne for extra kick. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Transfer the hash to serving plates. Shower with 2 tablespoons chopped parsley. For extra indulgence, top with a crispy fried egg.
Notes
- Ensure potatoes are completely dry after rinsing to achieve a crispy golden-brown exterior when cooking.
- Cast-iron skillet works best for developing deep, rich flavor and creating a perfect caramelized crust on the potatoes.
- For a lower-carb version, swap potatoes with cauliflower or turnips and reduce cooking time by about 5-7 minutes.
- When slicing sausage, cut on a slight diagonal to create more surface area for better browning and flavor development.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-35 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 428 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg