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Ham Hash With Sweet Potatoes & Thyme

By: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson  
"If you have a pound of ham plus potatoes and a few seasonings, you can whip up this brunch classic!"

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
  • 1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1 pound ham cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1 pound potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 1/2 pound sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Heat 2 Tbs. oil over low heat in a 12-inch non-stick skillet (so potatoes don't stick). While skillet heats, prepare onion and ham as directed above. A few minutes before cooking, increase heat to medium-high. When oil starts to send up wisps of smoke, add onion and ham; cook, stirring often, until golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Meanwhile, dice potatoes and toss with remaining oil. Transfer ham mixture to a bowl and reserve.
  2. Add potatoes to empty skillet; cook, stirring only occasionally so they form a golden-brown crust, about 10 minutes. As potatoes cook, mix ketchup, mustard, dried thyme, fresh parsley and 2 Tbs. of water. (Recipe can be prepared to this point up to 2 hours ahead. Spread hot potatoes on a large lipped cookie sheet; cover when cool. Return skillet to medium-high; add potatoes and re-crisp.)
  3. Return reserved ham mixture to skillet; stir in ketchup mixture, then season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until hash has nicely browned, about 5 minutes longer.

Footnotes

  • This recipe was originally featured in the USA WEEKEND article Hash in a Dash on March 14, 2004.
  • Find the Perfect Recipe from Pam Anderson.
  • Pam Anderson is the author of four cookbooks, including her latest, Perfect Recipes for Having People Over.
  • Copyright 2004 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 577 | Total Fat: 35.3g | Cholesterol: 64mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2005 by CHRIS4FOOD 
At first I was weary of this...but it was sooo good!, I didn't change a thing. The ketchup... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2006 by Cathy G. 
This was very good and very colorful using both kinds of potatoes. I did precook the cubed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2006 by Brandy Lee 
I asked my husband to rate this. We didn't think this was bad, but we didn't think it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2005 by LILSPINSTER 
This is delicious. I had to omit the sweet potatoes, as I was out, and therefore cut down the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2008 by the diva 
This was really good even though I goofed. Bought ham ends at the deli (always less... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2009 by LindaK 
The flavors in this dish really worked well together. I was a bit leary about the ketchup,... MORE

 
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