Apple-sausage hash is a comforting, flavorful dish that combines the savory goodness of sausage with the natural sweetness of apples, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Whether enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner, this hash is a satisfying meal thatâs easy to make and full of delicious textures. The caramelized apples bring a slight sweetness, while the sausage adds richness and depth, making each bite a delightful combination of savory, sweet, and slightly smoky.
To make apple-sausage hash, you begin by browning your choice of sausage, whether itâs mild or spicy, in a large skillet. The sausage is broken into crumbles as it cooks, releasing its savory flavor into the pan. Once the sausage is cooked through, itâs removed from the pan, and diced onions and garlic are sautĂŠed in the leftover sausage fat, building a savory base for the hash.
Next, cubed potatoes â usually Yukon Gold or russet potatoes â are added to the skillet. These potatoes are pan-fried until golden and crispy on the outside, while remaining tender on the inside. The key to achieving the perfect crispy potato is letting them cook without stirring too much, allowing each piece to get a nice golden crust.
The star ingredient, apples, are sliced and added to the skillet towards the end of cooking. The apples caramelize slightly in the heat, enhancing their sweetness and providing a pleasant contrast to the savory flavors of the sausage and potatoes. A dash of cinnamon or a sprinkle of fresh thyme or rosemary can be added to give the dish a warm, aromatic note.
Once everything is combined and heated through, the apple-sausage hash is ready to serve. Itâs delicious on its own but can also be topped with a fried egg for extra richness. You can also serve it with a side of toast or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Apple-sausage hash is a versatile dish that can be made in advance and reheated, making it perfect for meal prep or busy mornings. The combination of savory sausage, crispy potatoes, and sweet apples makes it an irresistible, hearty dish thatâs sure to become a breakfast favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 pcs apples cored and diced
- 1 lb sausage cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup potatoes diced
- 1 pcs onion chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil for cooking
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp thyme fresh or dried
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in diced potatoes and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the diced apples and cook for 5 minutes, until they start to soften.
- Stir in the crumbled sausage, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook for another 5 minutes, until everything is heated through and well combined.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Apple-Sausage Hash!
I don’t know about mixing apples with sausage. Seems weird. But I tried it and wow, it’s tasty!
This recipe was surprisingly good! The apples add a nice sweet touch. Will make again!
I didn’t have thyme so I used rosemary and it still turned out great. Just make sure to cook the potatoes longer.
Iâm skeptical about thyme + apples with sausage. Itâs probably tasty, but it sounds like a weird flavor mashup.
Made it exactly as written and it came out hearty. I did cook the potatoes a tiny bit longer to get them more tender, but otherwise perfect.
Nice! I love that hearty comboâapples + sausage is such a good pairing. Cooking the potatoes a little longer makes total sense too.
Taste good, but my kids didn’t like it. They said it was weird mix of flavors.
I think I might have used too much salt… đ¤
Tried it, but it didnât taste right. Maybe I did sumthin wrong? đ
So good! the kids ate it ALL! yay!
Apple and sausage? Gross. Can’t believe people eat this.
Tasty! But I added a little bit of garlic and it was bomb!
Easy to make! I added some cheese on top. Yum!
I dunno… apples and sausage? Seems weird to me. Not sure if I like it.
Cheese on top sounds amazing! I’ll have to try that next time.
Not bad, but I think it needed more seasoning. Little bland for my taste.
I agree! A little sprinkle of garlic powder would really kick it up a notch! đ
Didnât have thyme so I used basil and it was ok.
I dunno, sounds weird to put apples with sausage. Like, who does that?
Delicious!!
I added some garlic and it was bomb!! Thanks for the recipe!
This sounds like breakfast-for-dinner in the best way. The thyme with apples is such a nice comboâgotta try it.
Super quick and easy! I love how everything comes together. Will definitely make again!
This hash is amazing! I never thought apples and sausage would work so well together. I added a dash of cinnamon and it was a hit with my family! đ
Wow, adding cinnamon sounds like a great idea! I’ll have to try that next time. đ
Not sure about apples with sausage. Seems weird to me. đđ
Yummy! I added some garlic for extra flavor, came out great!
This is so good! I’m making it again tonight!
Yum, I love this dish! The combination of flavors is just perfect!
My potatoes took way longer than 10 minutes. I ended up adding a splash of water and covered it for a bitâthen it worked.
Simple and tasty! It was a hit at dinner, even my kids loved it.
Easy recipe, but potatoes took too long to cook for me. Might try microwaving next time.
This was my first recipe I ever tried. I’m so proud of it turning out good! đ
Wasn’t a fan, the apples got too mushy for my taste. I think I prefer my sausage with just potatoes.
Delicious! The thyme gave it a nice flavor. My family loved it!
I ain’t ever tried apple and sausage together before. Idk about this one. But I guess itâs worth a shot??
You should totally try it! The sweetness of the apples really balance out the savory sausage. Trust me, it’s a game changer!
Good idea with the apples, but mine was a little too saltyâmaybe because my sausage was already seasoned. Next time Iâll halve the salt.
Yep, that sounds exactly like itâseasoned sausage can basically âbring its ownâ salt. Halving the added salt next time is a smart fix. đ
Hmm. I donât know if Iâd cut it just because sausage is seasonedâmaybe your potatoes were bigger? Like they soak up flavor different? Also I think 1 tsp salt is too much for a whole skillet but what do I know đ¤ˇââď¸
Followed the steps exactly and it turned out great. Thanks!
Glad to hear it turned out great! I always love when a recipe comes together perfectly. Did you add anything extra?
Really? This was a mess for me. I think I burnt the sausage or something. Maybe I didn’t do it right.
This dish was amazing! The apples add a nice sweetness. Will make again!
Hash? Is that a food or just someone’s leftovers? đ
Haha, it’s definitely food! A mix of apples, sausage, and potatoes that makes a yummy dish. Give it a try! đ
Easy to make and super filling! I made it for brunch and nobody could stop eating. Will definitely make again. Thanks!
Yum!! đđ˝ď¸ I used sweet potatoes instead and it was still delicious! Maybe a little too sweet, but very good overall.
I made this for breakfast and it was amazing! The apples add a sweet touch! đ
This recipe is amazing! The sweetness of the apples with the sausage is a game changer. A family favorite now.
Great weeknight meal. I topped it with a fried egg and it tasted restaurant-level. Will make again for sure.
Yummm!! Just the perfet balance of sweet and savory. Will make again!
I tried this but I think cooking the apples too long just makes them mushy. Maybe just add them last?
It’s alright I guess. Not my kind of dish but whatever. I made it anyway.
This sounds like the perfect comfort breakfastâsweet apple + savory sausage is a combo I didnât know I needed. Iâll definitely try it with smoked sausage.
Wow, that combo totally makes senseâsweet apples balancing the savory sausage. I like that itâs quick too. Iâll try smoked sausage like you said.
Hash is just a fancy word for mixed up food, haha. But this was good.
Why would you put apples in a hash? That’s just weird. đ¤
I substituted maple sausage, and WOW! This recipe just got better. Try it! đ
That sounds amazing! I love maple sausage! Can’t wait to try it myself.
Really? I don’t know about that, maple sausage seems a bit weird for a savory dish. đ¤
The ingredient list says 2 tbsp olive oil, then itâs just âheat oil.â Wish it said if youâre supposed to cover the skillet or stir constantly, but I managed.
Not gonna lie, itâs kinda annoying when recipes skip details like whether to cover it or how often to stir. I made this once and my hash stuck to the pan a lil. Tasted good though.
Yeah, I ran into that tooââheat oilâ is super vague đ But your process sounds like it worked out. I usually stir a bit more than âoccasionallyâ just so the potatoes donât stick as much.
Easy steps, and the timing seems reasonable. Iâd probably add a little extra pepper though because 1/2 tsp feels light for me.
Can we talk about â2 pcs applesâ? Like⌠are we talking medium? I used small ones and it was kinda apple-heavy. Flavor was still okay though.
dis is what my mom used to make but i never liked it. maybe u will tho.
My potatoes were mushy. Maybe I cooked them too long? Not sure if Iâll try again.
Yeah, mushy can happen if you cook them too long. Try cutting them a bit bigger next time or checking them earlier!
I dunno, potatoes are tricky sometimes. Mine always come out fine! Maybe just try again with less time.
I dunno about this combo. Sausage and apples? Seems off to me.
Why do you put apples in a hash? Thatâs just weird, not gonna lie.
This was sooo good! I never thought apples would go with sausage. My kids loved it!
I’m so glad you and your kids loved it! Apples and sausage is a genius combo. đđ
Really? Apples with sausage? I don’t know about that. Sounds kinda weird to me.
This recipe is a waste of time. Took forever to prep! đ¤
I get that it’s a bit of work, but the taste totally makes up for it! đ
Honestly the salt and pepper âto tasteâ is vague. I used more than I usually do and it turned out okay, but not gonna lie I was guessing.
Yeah, âto tasteâ can feel super vague. I usually start with half the salt/pepper the recipe says, then taste after the sausage is inâbecause salt really depends on how salty the sausage is.
Not bad, but the potatoes didnât really get soft for me at 10 minutes. Probably my pieces were bigger. Still tasted good.
Yeah, 10 minutes can be tight for potatoes depending on size. I usually go closer to 15-20 unless theyâre super small dice. Next time try smaller cubes or cover the pan for a bit so they steam-soften.
Mine never gets soft in 10 min either đ I cut the potatoes kinda thick though. Maybe the pan was too dry? I added a splash of water last time and it helped a lot. Tasted good either way!
It’s okay. My boyfriend liked it, but I found it a bit too sweet.
I can see why you’d think it’s sweet! Maybe less apple next time? My whole family loved it though!
I made something similar but with just apples and onions. Adding potatoes + sausage makes it way more fillingânice idea!
Yes! Potatoes + sausage totally upgrades itâmore comfort-food vibes. đł Next time Iâll add a little garlic too.
I was skeptical about apples + sausage, but wow. The apple sweetness really balances the savory. Will make again.
I think the thyme is doing too muchâtastes kinda medicinal to me. Would maybe use less or try rosemary instead.
Yeah I get thatâthyme can come off kind of âmedicinalâ if you go heavy. I usually start with 1/2 tsp and only add more if I want it bolder.
Not sure about cooking apples only 5 minutesâmine never soften fast enough unless I dice them super small. Still, smells good.
This is actually a super easy skillet meal. I added a fried egg on top and it leveled it up a lot.
Yes!! I love when these hash recipes come together fast. The apples make it taste way more ârestaurantâ than it should đ
Easy? Maybe for you haha. I cooked it and my potatoes were still kinda hard after 10 mins, so I had to add more time and a splash of water. Tasted good thoâjust wish the instructions mentioned that.
My hash got brown fast before the potatoes were done. Medium heat my butt đ but when it finally cooked through it was tasty.
Yummy!