Bobby Flay’s Sweet Potato Hash recipe is a divine addition to my weekly meal rotation. It ensures that I’m not only making a nutritious meal for my family, but its sweet and tangy flavors appeal to everyone.

I am sure you are intrigued enough to know what’s so special about this sweet potato hash recipe that makes me sing its praises. So, let me start by telling you the best part about it.
I find cooking this sweet potato hash recipe quite de-stressing. It allows me to partly prepare it over the weekend and assemble it later on a busy weekday. Moreover, this dish pairs wonderfully with many other items, which helps me plan my meals more easily.
Most importantly, this dish is so versatile that you can customize it easily. I’m eagerly waiting to share all my experimentation with this dish I did in this blog. So, let me take you through this recipe so that you can also enjoy it, just like I have been doing for a while.
Equipment Required
- Small Blender: You will need a blender to make the vinaigrette for Bobby Flay’s Sweet Potato Hash recipe.
- Sharp Knife: You will need a knife to cut the veggies.
- Wooden or Metal Chopping Board: I like using a metal chopping board because it is easier to clean and helps me cut the veggies easily.
- Non stick Pan: You will need a pan to cook this dish. I always prefer using a nonstick pan, as it prevents the food from sticking and burning.
- Medium-Size Spatula: A spatula is the most essential piece of equipment for this recipe. It will help you combine all the ingredients.
- Medium-Size Pot: I put potatoes in cold water with some salt in a medium pot.
Bobby Flay Sweet Potato Hash Ingredients & Substitutions
Note: This recipe helps me make four servings of sweet potato hash. If you find this quantity less, you can double or triple the recipe according to your requirements.
Green Onion Vinaigrette
- 1 Cup Sliced Green Onions: If you can’t get your hands on them, you can use shallots.
- 3 Tablespoons White Wine vinegar
- I Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- ½ Cup Olive Oil: You can use regular olive oil as it tastes mild.
- 2 Teaspoons Honey: Honey will help balance out the acidity and tanginess of the vinaigrette. But you can also use maple syrup if you don’t have honey.
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
For Sweet Potato Hash
- 1/4 Canola Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 Medium Spanish Onion, (thinly sliced)
- 1 Teaspoon Sugar
- 6 Sweet Potatoes, Cut into 1-inch Dice: Sweet potatoes are the show’s star. For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe, and good-quality potatoes. Beauregard is the best variety of sweet potato for this dish, but you can also use other varieties, like jewel or red garnet.
- 1 Tablespoon Dried Thyme
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
Preparation And Cooking Time
Preparation Time | Cooking Time | Total Time |
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10 Minutes | 1 Hour | 1 Hour 10 Minutes |
How To Make Bobby Flay Sweet Potato Hash At Home
Step 1
Add chopped green onions in a small blender.
Step 2
Pour vinegar into the blender.
Step 3
After vinegar, add Dijon mustard in the blender.
Step 4
Pour cold water into the vinaigrette mix.
Step 5
Add olive oil to the vinaigrette mix.
Step 6
Add honey to the vinaigrette mix.
Step 7
Season the vinaigrette mix with salt and pepper.
Step 8
Blend the ingredients to make the vinaigrette.
Step 9
Take a pan and add butter to it.
Step 10
Throw sliced onions in the pan.
Step 11
Add sugar to the pan.
Step 12
Meanwhile, take another pan and pour water into it along with a pinch of salt.
Step 13
Add potatoes to the boiling water.
Step 14
Now, that the potatoes are boiled let’s move on to the next step.
Step 15
Pour vegetable oil all over the potatoes.
Step 16
Season onions with black pepper.
Step 17
Now, add salt to the onions.
Step 18
Combine onions and boiled potatoes.
Step 19
Lastly, pour vinaigrette into the sweet potatoes.
Step 20
Your Bobby Flay Sweet Potato Hash is ready to serve!
Expert Tips That I Recommend
- Before cooking the onions and garlic, make sure to add oil and heat the pan well.
- Make sure that you cook the onion and garlic very well to attain the aromatic notes.
- While cooking the potatoes, make sure the flame is on high heat to get the golden texture.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan to avoid overcooking. Make sure to add the potatoes in batches.
- I would also suggest to not to skip the drying potatoes steps as it will give crunchy notes to the dish.
FAQs About Bobby Flay Sweet Potato Hash
Nutritional Information Per Serving
I absolutely love making this dish, as sweet potatoes are a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. However, if you are on a diet, you would definitely want to know the calorie and carb count of this dish.
So, for a clear idea, look at Bobby Flay’s Sweet Potato Hash recipe’s nutritional table below.
Calories | 220 kcal |
Sodium | 298 mg |
Potassium | 405 mg |
Total Carbohydrates | 17 g |
Sugar | 5.4 g |
Protein | 1.9 g |
The great thing about this recipe is that it is keto-friendly, low-carb, vegetarian-friendly, egg-free, gluten-free, and Whole30 compliant. Moreover, you can also make it for more diets by replacing a few ingredients. Let me tell you about them in the next section.
Recipe Variations For Different Diets
A few ingredients in this recipe are unsuitable for people following a dairy-free or vegan diet. Therefore, I will tell you how you can make this dish suitable for them too!
- Vegan: I replace regular butter with vegan butter to serve this dish to anyone following a vegan diet. You can try it too.
- Â Low Sodium Diet: If you want, you can skip adding salt and add some extra herbs and spice to bring the flavor. Moreover, you can add vinegar which will a little hint of tanginess to the recipe and you will not
Storing And Reheating This Recipe
Storing
- Refrigerator: You can easily store sweet potato hash in the refrigerator for three to four days. However, before placing it in the fridge, I put it in a properly sealed airtight container. This prevents the sweet potato hash from going bad.
- Freezer: You can also extend the shelf life of sweet potato hash by storing it in the freezer. However, to ensure that my potato hash doesn’t get freezer burn, I transfer it to a freezer-safe bag. Moreover, I also let it cool completely before storing it; otherwise, a sudden fluctuation in temperature can make it not go well.
Reheating
- On a Stove: I find reheating this dish in the pan to be the best, as each piece reheats evenly. All I do is transfer the amount of potato hash I require into a pan and sprinkle over some water. Then, I place the pan on the induction or stove and reheat it on medium flame while stirring it.
- Microwave: Reheating food in the microwave is the easiest method. Luckily, this dish can also be heated in it. To do so, transfer the desired amount of potato hash to a microwave-safe bowl. Then, cover it with a lid and heat it on medium heat for about a minute or two until heated through.
What To Serve With This Recipe
As I told you before, I absolutely love this recipe because it pairs well with many food items. Now it’s time to share some great ideas with you. My favorite pairings with sweet potato hash include Pasta, Szechuan Vegetables, and Mac & Cheese.
Furthermore, I find that they go exceptionally well with meat items like Fried Chicken, ham, Meatloaf, and even Ribs. However, I usually pair them with eggs, sausages, pancakes, and avocado toast when I want to enjoy them for breakfast. It would help if you tried these suggestions. I’m sure you will love them!
Printable Version
Bobby Flay Sweet Potato Hash Recipe
Ingredients
Green Onion Vinaigrette
- 1 Cup Sliced Green Onions
- 3 Tablespoons White Wine vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- ½ Cup Olive Oil
- 2 Teaspoons Honey
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
For Sweet Potato Hash
- ¼ Canola Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 Medium Spanish Onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 Teaspoon Sugar
- 6 Sweet Potatoes Cut into 1-inch Dice
- 1 Tablespoon Dried Thyme
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
Equipment
- Small Blender
- Sharp Knife
- Non-Stick Pan
- Wooden Or Metal Chopping Board
- Medium-Size Spatula
- Medium-Size Pot
Instructions
- Add chopped green onions in a small blender.
- Pour vinegar into the blender.
- After vinegar, add Dijon mustard in the blender.
- Pour cold water into the vinaigrette mix.
- Add olive oil to the vinaigrette mix.
- Add honey to the vinaigrette mix.
- Season the vinaigrette mix with salt and pepper.
- Blend the ingredients to make the vinaigrette.
- Take a pan and add butter to it.
- Throw sliced onions in the pan.
- Add sugar to the pan.
- Meanwhile, take another pan and pour water into it along with a pinch of salt.
- Add potatoes to the boiling water.
- Now, that the potatoes are boiled let’s move on to the next step.
- Pour vegetable oil all over the potatoes.
- Season onions with black pepper.
- Now, add salt to the onions.
- Combine onions and boiled potatoes.
- Lastly, pour vinaigrette into the sweet potatoes.
- Your Bobby Flay Sweet Potato Hash is ready to serve!
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Notes
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- Before cooking the onions and garlic, make sure to add oil and heat the pan well.
- Make sure that you cook the onion and garlic very well to attain the aromatic notes.
- While cooking the potatoes, make sure the flame is on high heat to get the golden texture.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan to avoid overcooking. Make sure to add the potatoes in batches.
- I would also suggest to not to skip the drying potatoes steps as it will give crunchy notes to the dish.
Nutrition
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Conclusion
It’s time for me to say goodbye to you so that I can come up with many more recipes for you. However, before I take your leave, you must try this recipe soon.
It is not only easy to make but also healthy. Moreover, if you follow the instructions and tips properly, the chances of you going wrong with it are absolutely minimal. As always, do come back to share your thoughts with me. Also, feel free to ask me any questions about this recipe; I’ll be happy to answer.