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Ham Hash: Three Ways

Ham hash is made in just 30 minutes for an easy breakfast anytime! With just a few different ingredients, you can transform this recipe three ways, into an Italian, Mexican or Greek hash.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 486 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Ham Hash
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 pounds Russet potatoes small dice
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ pound ham diced
Italian
  • ¼ cup basil pesto
  • ¼ cup fresh tomatoes chopped
  • ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
Mexican
  • 1 Jalapeño diced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ cup pepper jack cheese shredded
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
Greek
  • 1 cup baby bella mushrooms diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

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  1. Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium high heat. Once the oil is heated, add the potatoes, onion, and garlic. 
  2. Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the hash and cook for 20 minutes, stirring every 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the ham and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
For the Italian version:
  1. Add the pesto and tomatoes with the ham. 
  2. Cook for 5 minutes, then sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese, cover and let melt for 1-2 minutes. 
  3. Remove from the heat and top with the fresh basil.
  4. Optionally top with pesto eggs.
For the Mexican version:
  1. Add the jalapenos at the same time as the potatoes, onion and garlic. 
  2. After adding the ham and cooking for 5 minutes, sprinkle the pepper jack cheese on top, cover and let melt for 1-2 minutes. 
  3. Remove from the heat and top with the avocado and fresh cilantro.
For the Greek version:
  1. Add the mushrooms at the same time as the potatoes, onion and garlic. 
  2. Add the sun dried tomatoes with the ham. 
  3. Cook for 5 minutes, remove from the heat, sprinkle with the feta cheese and fresh parsley.

Notes

  • The nutritional information provided is for the Italian version of the ham hash.

Nutrition Information

Calories 486kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 1568mg (65%) Potassium 1052mg (30%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 511mg (10%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 141mg (14%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 486

% Daily Value*

Calories 486kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 1568mg 65%
Potassium 1052mg 22%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 511mg 10%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 141mg 14%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.