Sheet-Pan West African Sweet Potato Hash with Spiced Butter Eggs

Name: Sheet-Pan West African Sweet Potato Hash with Spiced Butter Eggs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 600 g sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 200 g smoked sausage (such as chorizo or andouille), sliced into ½-inch rounds; 1 large red bell pepper, diced; 1 medium red onion, finely diced; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp ground coriander; ½ tsp ground ginger; ¼ tsp cayenne pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 large eggs; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Roasted sweet potatoes and smoky smoked sausage combine with nutty spiced butter and gently baked eggs for a breakfast that’s rich, savory, and warmly aromatic.

Prep20 minCook35 minTotal55 minServes4Difficultymedium

Method

How to make it

01
Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a large rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper.
02
Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with vegetable oil, salt, and half of the smoked paprika. Spread in a single layer on the sheet pan and roast for 15 minutes.
03
While the sweet potatoes roast, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in ground coriander, ground ginger, remaining smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and minced garlic. Cook gently for 2 minutes until fragrant, then set aside.
04
Remove the sheet pan from the oven and add the sliced sausage, diced red bell pepper, and red onion evenly over the sweet potatoes. Drizzle half the spiced butter over everything and toss gently to combine. Return the pan to the oven for another 10 minutes until vegetables are tender and sausage is warmed through.
05
Make four small wells in the hash and carefully crack one egg into each well. Drizzle the remaining spiced butter over the eggs and hash.
06
Return the pan to the oven and bake for 7–10 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but yolks remain slightly runny (or cook longer to your desired doneness).
07
Remove from the oven, season with additional salt and black pepper, and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

From the editor

Cooking tips

Use sweet potatoes with similar sizes for even roasting; cutting them into uniform 1-inch cubes helps them cook evenly.
If you prefer fully cooked yolks, bake the eggs closer to 12 minutes, watching carefully to avoid overcooking the whites.
Substitute smoked sausage with a plant-based sausage for a vegetarian version, adjusting cooking time until heated through.
Make the spiced butter ahead and store in the fridge for up to 3 days to save time on prep.

Published July 26, 2026