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 that’s 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 it’s 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, it’s removed from the pan, and diced onions and garlic are sautéed in the leftover sausage fat, building a savory base for the hash.
Next, cubed potatoes — usually Yukon Gold or russet potatoes — 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. It’s 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 that’s 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.
lol so good
I’m skeptical about thyme + apples with sausage. It’s 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 combo—apples + sausage is such a good pairing. Cooking the potatoes a little longer makes total sense too.
I think 1 lb sausage is too much for only 1 cup potatoes. It was a bit sausage-heavy for me, but the flavor is solid.
Taste good, but my kids didn’t like it. They said it was weird mix of flavors.
Followed the steps pretty much exactly. The potatoes got tender, onions were sweet, and it tasted hearty. Next time I might add a little garlic too.
I think I might have used too much salt… 🤔
Not gonna lie, I didn’t measure thyme and accidentally used a lot. Still edible, but it was kinda overpowering. The rest was decent though.
Haha that happens! Thyme can go from subtle to “whoa” fast. Next time maybe start with half and add more at the end if it needs it. Glad it was still edible though—your flavor balance sounds pretty close.
Tried it, but it didn’t taste right. Maybe I did sumthin wrong? 🙁
So good! the kids ate it ALL! yay!
I used breakfast sausage and it still worked. The thyme flavor comes through nicely. Would definitely make again for weekend brunch.
Wait, thyme actually comes through? I usually go heavy on it and then it tastes kinda medicine-y lol. Did you use dried or fresh? Also how browned were the potatoes—crispy at all?
Good to know! I’ve been tempted to swap in breakfast sausage but wasn’t sure if it would overpower the thyme. Sounds like it balanced out nicely—adding this to my brunch list.
Apple and sausage? Gross. Can’t believe people eat this.
The ingredient list says 2 pcs apples—mine were huge and I doubled everything else… it got kinda sweet. Still edible though. Lol.
Tasty! But I added a little bit of garlic and it was bomb!
This turned out way better than I expected—sweet apples with savory sausage is such a good combo. I added a pinch of smoked paprika and it was perfect.
Pretty tasty and hearty. I think next time I’ll dice the potatoes a bit smaller so they cook through faster (mine were a little firm at 10 min).
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.
I made this and it was kinda bland until I added more pepper and salt at the end. Thyme might be subtle depending on brand.
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! 😋
Didn’t have thyme so I used basil and it was ok.
I dunno, sounds weird to put apples with sausage. Like, who does that?
Delicious!!
meh. Sausage was fine but the whole thing needed more seasoning for me. Also apples released a lot of juice, so it got a little mushy.
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 combo—gotta 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! 😍
Wow, adding cinnamon sounds like a great idea! I’ll have to try that next time. 😋
Not sure about apples with sausage. Seems weird to me. 🍏🍖
Loved the flavors, but the directions are a tiny bit vague—like potato size matters. I diced small and it cooked fast, which I liked.
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!
This was such a cozy combo—sweet apples with savory sausage is weirdly perfect. I added a little extra thyme and it smelled amazing.
My potatoes took way longer than 10 minutes. I ended up adding a splash of water and covered it for a bit—then 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! 😊
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!