I’m posting this recipe for Crab Hash as my entry in the Paleo Parents’ Cheesecake Factory Paleo Recreation Roundup! Although I don’t know if I can call this a “Paleo recreation” because the description of the original sounds so tasty that although I haven’t eaten at a Cheesecake Factory in years (and certainly never experienced their crab hash).
I came up with this recipe that very closely fits the official description: “a delicious blend of sautéed crab, red, yellow and green peppers, onions and potatoes. topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce”. I subbed in sweet potatoes for white potatoes because I’m a sucker for their sticky sweetness, but otherwise developed a recipe that keeps everything true to the original.
Check out the full Paleo Parents Cheesecake Factory Paleo Recreation Roundup for other Paleo versions of Cheesecake Factory favorites! This crab hash combines the sweetness of vegetables cooked to softness with the flavor of crab mixed in spices. Topped with the eggs (whose yolks combined with hollandaise sauce make for the perfect finishing touch), this is a breakfast hash that can go toe to toe with your favorite brunch restaurant’s version.
- 2 ½ tbsp [url href=”https://heyrachelmarion.com/recommends/coconut-oil/” title=”coconut oil”]coconut oil[/url], divided
- 2 lbs sweet potato (approximately two)
- 3 bell peppers, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 12 oz canned crab meat
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp salt, divided
- [url href=”http://thepaleofix.com/recipe/tbone-paleo-eggs-benedict/”]Hollandaise sauce[/url] (optional)
- Parsley (optional)
- To roast the sweet potatoes, heat oven to 400° F. Pierce each sweet potato several times with the tines of a fork. Place the sweet potatoes on a rimmed [url href=”https://heyrachelmarion.com/recommends/cookie-sheet/” title=”cookie sheet”]baking sheet[/url] and bake until tender, about 45 minutes. Allow to cool, then tear away the skin and mash the insides roughly with a fork. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a medium [url href=”https://heyrachelmarion.com/recommends/cast-iron-skillet/” title=”Cast-Iron Skillet”]skillet[/url] over medium heat. Cook the bell peppers until soft, about 20 minutes (stirring frequently). Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook the onions until soft and translucent, about 15 minutes (stirring frequently). Set aside.
- Heat ½ tablespoon of coconut oil in a medium medium skillet over medium heat. Cook the crab meat until any water has cooked off, then stir in the paprika, cayenne and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- To poach the eggs, heat a few inches of water with the apple cider water in a small pot until boiling. Swirl the boiling water with a large spoon, until the water is moving in a circular motion, then crack an egg into it. Let the egg poach in the water for 3-4 minutes, then use a slotted spoon to transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain. Repeat with the three remaining eggs for a total of four.
- To assemble the hash, layer the cooked onions and bell peppers over the mashed sweet potato, adding the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt to the mixture if desired. Top with the eggs, crab, hollandaise sauce and parsley (optional). Serve warm.
The Comments
Nora (A Clean Bake)
What a cool idea for a recipe contest! I’ve never actually been to the Cheesecake Factory, but I’m certain this is better than the original.
Grok Grub
Nora (A Clean Bake)Thanks! Maybe I’ll go one day and see how it compares…
chantelle
I’ve never been to the cheesecake factory either but I see a lot of cheesecake factory remakes, like those deep fried avocado egg roll things…oh my…this looks way healthier and anything with hollandaise is ace in my books, yum!
Grok Grub
chantelleDeep friend avocado egg rolls?! I see another healthy recreation in my future.
Vanessa
Nom! Rachel this looks absolutely amazing and perfect for weekend brunch!
Michele Spring
Damn, why am I back on AIP again? I forget when I see things like this. Someday … Dear Crab that I will eat when I get off of AIP, you get a few more weeks to live 🙂
Grok Grub
Michele SpringHold up, I thought seafood was AIP legal!
Mary Vance, NC
OMG this looks incredible….Hello Sunday brunch!
Erin
I have never had the Cheesecake Factory version but yours sure does sound delicious! And it’s the eggs that aren’t AIP legal, not the seafood 🙂
Erin
Erinat least I think it’s the eggs that are the problem?
Grok Grub
ErinHaha, I guess I got confused because Michele was talking about the crab! 😛
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Trisha
STOP! This looks amazing. Good thing I have a Pinterest board where I can collect all these fab recipes!
Grok Grub
TrishaPinterest is da best…
Jenny @ Paleofoodiekitchen
I wanted to make this crab hash so bad when I first saw it!!
Jessica
Oh yum! This looks amazing.
Megan Stevens
This looks delicious, love a runny egg yolk and hollandaise!
Judith
I no longer use an oven to cook sweet or other potatoes because the microwave does the same thing at a lower temperature and for significantly less time. All vegetables have a high water content and are perfect for the microwave in my opinion and experience. Saves time, electricity and no heating up the house when there’s no need to heat up the house. What am I missing.
Grok Grub
JudithYou can use the microwave to cook the sweet potato in this recipe, if you like.
Renee
Oh gosh I want some of that! I don’t think I have ever had crab since it just isn’t available where I live but I will have to look harder!
Grok Grub
ReneeI used canned, maybe you can get your hands on some of that?
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish
Wow this sounds delicious! I have never had anything like this. Yum!
Chloe @ How We Flourish
Great looking recipe! I’ve never been to the Cheesecake factory, but all these recipes look delicious.
Grok Grub
Chloe @ How We FlourishI know, it’s almost enough to lure me there… but then I remember why would I go when I have all of these delicious recipes to make as healthier versions at home? 🙂
Rachel @ day2dayjoys
Your photo is absolutely beautiful! If I liked crab I would love this, maybe I can try with chicken instead… 🙂
Grok Grub
Rachel @ day2dayjoysTotally, just cook some chicken, chopped it up and sautée it with the paprika and cayenne!
Rachael @ Love Yourself Green
I’m not mad at you for this.
Grok Grub
Rachael @ Love Yourself GreenLol! 😉
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