Start by scrubbing and thoroughly washing the potatoes. Dry them and poke holes all over, using a fork. Place in the microwave for 5 minutes, flip them over, and microwave for another 3–5 minutes. Remove and allow to cool.
Meanwhile, prep the sausage and veggies. Coin the sausage. Chop the peppers and onion. Add the olive oil to a very large pan and heat over medium-high heat until sizzling. Add in the coined sausage and cook for 4–5 minutes until lightly browned. Remove to a plate.
Add the butter to the pan and keep the heat at medium-high. Stir the butter and add the chopped peppers and onions. While they cook, dice the potatoes, leaving the skins on if desired. Add the potatoes to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies are crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and the potatoes have a nice crisp exterior, about 4–7 minutes. Then add the garlic, dried parsley, Italian seasoning, paprika, and salt and pepper to taste.
If you want to include eggs, make four wells in the hash and crack the eggs into them before the veggies are finished cooking to prevent them from browning too much. Fry until the whites are set and the eggs are cooked to your liking, then remove and serve immediately.
If desired, top with fresh parsley or green onions. Add any additional salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
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Storage: If you make this hash without eggs, it stores well and warms up great for leftovers!