Country Ham Hash Breakfast on a square white tray next to a wooden spatula on a grey placemat all on a wooden surface (with logo overlay)

Country Ham Hash Breakfast

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Ham, potatoes, and leftover vegetables come together for a delicious, warm meal. Country ham hash is perfect for a family breakfast.

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Country ham is the thick-sliced ham that you can purchase in the meat section at your grocery store. Combine that with some potatoes, vegetables, and seasonings for a delicious country ham hash breakfast.

This is similar to a breakfast casserole. It isn’t as heavy as a typical casserole, but has the same feel.

A “hash” was originally created as a way to use up leftovers. And that’s exactly what we did for ours. I purchased the ham just for the recipe, but the rest was extra from other meals.

The red onion was leftover from making guacamole and the bell pepper from making some taco-stuffed bell peppers. Yes, we had a Tex-Mex night recently. Since we needed a way to use these up, and had some potatoes, too, we decided to make it into a hash for “Big Breakfast Sunday”. As I mentioned, the only thing I purchased specifically for this was the country ham. We get deli-sliced ham for sandwiches often, but not country ham.

Country Ham Hash Breakfast

Step by Step

In a large skillet, fry the ham until it’s browned on both sides, about 10 minutes.

6 slices of country ham cooking in a skillet on a wooden surface

Meanwhile, peel and chop the potatoes into small pieces. Dice the onion, bell pepper, and garlic.

Diced orange bell pepper, red onion, and potatoes on a bamboo cutting board

Remove the country ham from the skillet and return it to medium-high heat. Melt the butter in the skillet and add the potatoes, onion, and bell pepper. Cover and cook until the potatoes start to soften, about 8-10 minutes, stirring every 2-3 minutes.

Diced potatoes and vegetables in a skillet on a wooden surface

Uncover and stir in the diced garlic. Cook, uncovered, until the potatoes are golden, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cooked potatoes and vegetables in a skillet on a wooden surface

Chop the ham into bite-sized pieces and stir into the potato mixture.

Cooked ham, potatoes, and vegetables in a skillet on a wooden surface

Cook until the country ham hash is warmed through, about 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately and garnish with rosemary.

Country Ham Hash Breakfast on a square white tray next to a wooden spatula on a grey placemat all on a wooden surface (vertical)

Leftovers

Let any leftover country ham hash cool to room temperature. Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To reheat, add the leftovers to a skillet over medium heat. Stir often while cooking for about 8-10 minutes, until everything is warmed through.

Recipe

Originally Published On: October 20, 2021

Country Ham Hash Breakfast on a square white tray next to a wooden spatula on a grey placemat all on a wooden surface

Country Ham Hash

Country ham, potatoes, and leftover vegetables come together for a delicious, warm meal. Country ham hash is perfect for a family breakfast.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
breakfast hash
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country ham
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potato hash
Dietary Needs:
Egg-Free
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Gluten-Free
|
Nut-Free
Meat:
Pork
Cooking Method:
One-Pan Meals
Servings: 6
5 from 10 votes

Ingredients

  • 8 oz country ham (sliced)
  • 3 tbsp butter (unsalted)
  • 1 1/2 lb russet potatoes
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 1 orange bell pepper
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tbsp rosemary

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Instructions

  • In a large skillet, fry the ham until it’s browned on both sides, about 10 minutes
  • Meanwhile, peel and chop the potatoes into small pieces
  • Dice the onion, bell pepper, and garlic
  • Remove the ham from the skillet and return it to medium-high heat
  • Melt the butter in the skillet and add the potatoes, onion, and bell pepper
  • Cover and cook until the potatoes start to soften, about 8-10 minutes, stirring every 2-3 minutes
  • Uncover and stir in the diced garlic
  • Cook, uncovered, until the potatoes are golden, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally
  • Chop the ham into bite-sized pieces
  • Stir into potato mixture
  • Cook until warmed through, about 2-3 minutes
  • Serve immediately and garnish with rosemary
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Nutrition Facts
Country Ham Hash
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 244 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 39mg13%
Sodium 506mg21%
Potassium 636mg18%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 11g22%
Vitamin A 809IU16%
Vitamin C 33mg40%
Calcium 25mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

26 thoughts on “Country Ham Hash Breakfast”

  13. Caroline

    I like the country ham hash recipe. The fact that one can in-cooperate their leftover veggies and have a delicious meal is awesome.

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  16. Talya Stone

    5 stars
    Love this for a different recipe idea. I’m always looking for new breakfast ideas as it’s so easy to get stuck in the old usual favourites. Will have to give this a try.

    Reply
  21. Rhian Westbury

    We love to make a hash at home, but we’ve never put ham in ours. We usually do potato, leek and sausage in ours x

    Reply

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