Sweet Potato & Egg Hash
Sweet Potato & Egg Hash costs about $3.49 to make ($1.16 per serving) at U.S. grocery prices reviewed August 2026, and each serving has roughly 439 calories, 17 g protein, and 43 g net carbs. Total time: 32 min.
- 17 g protein/serving
- 439 calories/serving
- 43 g net carbs
- 32 min total time
- Easy difficulty
Diced sweet potato crisped in olive oil with onion, topped with fried eggs. No grains, no dairy, and it holds you through a long morning.
What it costs
| Ingredient | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1.5 lb sweet potatoes, diced small | $1.33 |
| 6 large eggs | $1.09 |
| 1 medium onion, diced | $0.33 |
| 2 tbsp olive oil | $0.48 |
| smoked paprika, salt, pepper | $0.25 |
| Total | $3.49 |
How to make it
- Cook the sweet potato in oil over medium heat, covered, 10 minutes; uncover, add onion, and crisp 8 more minutes.
- Season with paprika, salt and pepper, then push to the side of the pan.
- Fry the eggs in the cleared space and serve on top of the hash.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 439 |
| Protein | 17 g |
| Fat | 19 g |
| Carbohydrates | 51 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Net carbs | 43 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g |
| Sodium | 277 mg |
Substitutions
- Sweet potatoes → Russet potatoes — saves $0.10/serving, +1 g protein. cheaper, crisps up even better
Make it cheaper
Russet potatoes cost roughly half what sweet potatoes do if your version of paleo allows them.
Common questions
How much does it cost to make Sweet Potato & Egg Hash?
About $3.49 total, or $1.16 per serving, using U.S. average grocery prices reviewed August 2026. Actual cost depends on your store and region.
How much protein is in Sweet Potato & Egg Hash?
Each serving has roughly 17 g of protein (439 calories per serving), computed from USDA-typical ingredient values.
How can I make Sweet Potato & Egg Hash cheaper?
Russet potatoes cost roughly half what sweet potatoes do if your version of paleo allows them.
Do leftovers of Sweet Potato & Egg Hash keep well?
Hash reheats well for 3 days; fry the eggs fresh.
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9 of 49 ingredient prices come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data; the remaining 40 are estimates. Last reviewed 2026-08-12. Your store will differ — treat every figure as a planning estimate, not a quote. Nutrition is computed from USDA-typical ingredient values and rounded.