Breakfast Fried Rice: The Ultimate Quick and Easy Meal
This Breakfast Fried Rice is a quick and easy meal, perfect for busy mornings (or any time of day!). Four simple ingredients and 15 minutes are all you need!
- Prep Time: 4 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American, Fusion
Ingredients
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- 4 pieces bacon, diced
- 3 eggs, scrambled
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Hot sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon (The Crispy Component): In a nonstick skillet or well-seasoned cast iron pan, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until it is crispy and golden brown, about 6 minutes. Cooking the bacon over medium heat will prevent it from burning and allow the fat to render properly, resulting in perfectly crispy bacon. Stir the bacon occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Drain Excess Fat (The Less-Greasy Secret): Drain all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat from the pan. You can reserve the leftover bacon fat for another use (it adds amazing flavor to other dishes, like roasted vegetables or scrambled eggs!) or discard it. Leaving a tablespoon of bacon fat in the pan will add flavor to the fried rice.
- Cook the Eggs (The Protein Powerhouse): Lower the heat to medium-low and add the scrambled eggs to the pan. Using a spatula, gently move the eggs around the pan until they are fully cooked but still slightly soft, about 2 minutes. Overcooked eggs will be dry and rubbery. Cooking the eggs over medium-low heat will prevent them from becoming overcooked.
- Add Rice and Green Onions (The Flavor and Texture): Add the cooked leftover rice and sliced green onions to the pan. Using a spatula, gently break up the rice if needed to separate any clumps. Cook, stirring frequently, until everything is heated through, about 3-5 minutes. Stirring the rice will prevent it from sticking to the pan and ensure that it is evenly heated.
- Season and Serve (The Final Touch): Check the seasoning and adjust with additional salt and pepper if needed. Don’t be afraid to season generously! Taste the fried rice and adjust the seasoning to your liking. Divide the Breakfast Fried Rice between two plates and garnish with hot sauce, if desired. Serve immediately while it’s hot and delicious!
Notes
- Use leftover rice.
- Don’t overcook eggs.
- Adjust seasoning.