Spiced Autumn Pear and Sausage Breakfast Hash

Ingredients

• 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casing removed
• 2 ripe but firm pears, cored and diced
• 1 medium sweet onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground clove
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• 4 large eggs (optional), for serving
• If desired, in a separate pan, cook eggs sunny-side up or to your preference.
• Serve the hash hot, garnished with fresh parsley and topped with an egg if using.

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and cook diced potatoes, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden and tender, about 10-12 minutes.
2. Push potatoes to the side and add the sausage to the empty side of the pan, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 7 minutes.
3. Add diced onion and garlic to the skillet with the sausage and potatoes. Cook until onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.
4. Stir in diced pears, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing pears to soften but maintain shape.