Cajun Beef Sausage Hash With Eggs (Printable version)
Spicy Cajun beef sausage with golden potatoes and perfectly cooked eggs—a hearty southern breakfast.
# Ingredient list:
→ Meats
01 - 12 oz Cajun beef sausage, sliced into rounds
→ Vegetables
02 - 4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
→ Spices & Flavorings
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
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, optional
# Directions:
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 slightly and flavors to meld together with the vegetables.
04 - Sprinkle Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over the mixture. Toss thoroughly to distribute spices throughout the hash.
05 - Create small wells in the hash mixture and crack eggs into each well. Cover skillet and cook for 4–6 minutes until egg whites are set but yolks remain runny. Alternatively, push hash to sides, melt butter in center, and cook eggs in the middle.
06 - Remove from heat immediately. Garnish generously with sliced green onions. Serve hot directly from the skillet.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one skillet so you spend less time washing dishes and more time eating
- The potatoes get crispy and golden while absorbing all those spicy Cajun flavors
- Perfect for feeding a hungry crowd or meal prepping for the week ahead
02 -
- Dont rush the potatoes in that first step, they need time to develop those crispy edges
- Covering the skillet while eggs cook is the secret to perfectly set whites without overcooking the yolks
03 -
- Dice your potatoes evenly so they all cook at the same rate
- Let the hash get slightly crispy before adding the eggs, it creates a better texture contrast