Ingredients

  • 1 lb cooked ham, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 12 cups diced cooked sweet potatoes (slightly firm in texture)
  • 2 medium onions (minced and sauteed in 2 tablespoons butter for 2 minutes)
  • 12 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 12 teaspoon ground sage
  • salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 34 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 4 large eggs
  • minced fresh parsley leaves

Method

  • In a big bowl, combine the ham, sweet potatoes, onions, bell pepper, sage, salt, pepper, and cream; stir to blend.
  • With your hands, form into a large cake.
  • In a large skillet, melt half the butter over med-high heat; add the ham cake, and press down evenly with a spatula to form a compact oval cake.
  • Decrease heat to medium and cook the hash about 5 minutes or until the underside is browned and crusty.
  • Loosen the hash with the spatula and invert onto a plate.
  • Add the remaining butter to the skillet and increase the heat slightly; slide the other side of the hash into the skillet, decrease heat to medium, and cook about 5 minutes or until the other side is browned and crusty.
  • Transfer hash to a heated platter and keep warm.
  • Break the eggs gently into 1 or 2 saucepans of boiling water, poach for 2 minutes, and transfer with a slotted spoon to a clean cloth to drain.
  • Top hash with the poached eggs and sprinkle with minced parsley.