Spicy Sweet Potato Hash

1/2 sweet onion, small dice
1 pound country sausage*
3 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper**

1 pound yams (or sweet potatoes), peeled and grated

3 Tablespoons butter
salt and pepper to taste
fried egg (optional)

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage and onion until the onions are translucent and meat is fully cooked. Add the spices and cook for one minute. Add the yams, butter, salt and pepper. Stir well. Cover with a lid and cook until yams are tender, stirring occasionally.

*If using plain ground pork, the following spices can be added for 1 lb of meat: 

1 tsp ground sage

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp oregano

1/8 tsp thyme

1/4 tsp paprika

pinch ground cloves

**For less heat, use ground pork and just a dash of cayenne pepper. 

Original Instructions: Place yams in a microwave safe dish, covered with plastic wrap, and cook for 3-4 minutes (you are par-cooking them--makes things faster).  In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage and onion until the onions are translucent and meat is fully cooked.  Stir in yams and spices and seasonings.  Cook until yams are soft.  Serve topped with a fried egg.  Enjoy!