Ham and potato hash
Ham and potato hash is a hearty, savory dish made by pan-frying diced potatoes with chopped ham, often seasoned with onions and herbs until crispy. It's a staple of American comfort food, particularly popular for breakfast or brunch, with roots in home cooking and diner menus.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates from the potatoes and provides a good amount of protein from the ham, with a moderate to high fat content depending on cooking oil. A typical serving offers key nutrients like potassium, vitamin C, and B vitamins, with a calorie range of about 350-450 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 19 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 820 mg |
| Potassium | 520 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Selenium | 12 mcg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Zinc | 2.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Nutritionally, it's a balanced one-pan meal that combines starchy energy with protein, making it a filling option. Culturally, it's a classic example of 'peasant food' or resourceful cooking, often used to repurpose leftover ham and potatoes into a new, satisfying meal.
