Breakfast Fried Rice: The Ultimate Quick and Easy Meal Recipe
This quick and easy Breakfast Fried Rice recipe combines crispy bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, and flavorful green onions with cooked rice for a satisfying morning meal. It’s a versatile dish that’s perfect for using up leftover rice and can be customized with your favorite hot sauce for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 4 pieces bacon, diced
Eggs
- 3 eggs, scrambled
Base
- 2 cups cooked rice
Vegetables
- 2 green onions, sliced
Seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Hot sauce (optional)
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. Stir occasionally to ensure the bacon cooks evenly and the fat renders properly.
- Drain Excess Fat (The Less-Greasy Secret): Carefully drain all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat from the pan. You can reserve the leftover fat for other uses or discard it. Leaving a tablespoon adds 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. Gently move them around with a spatula until fully cooked but still slightly soft, about 2 minutes. Avoid overcooking to keep the eggs tender.
- Add Rice and Green Onions (The Flavor and Texture): Add the cooked rice and sliced green onions to the pan. Break up any clumps of rice gently with the spatula. Cook while stirring frequently for 3-5 minutes until everything is heated through and mixed well.
- Season and Serve (The Final Touch): Season the fried rice with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed. Divide the dish between two plates, garnish with hot sauce if desired, and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use leftover rice that has been chilled as it fries better and prevents clumping.
- Adjust the amount of bacon fat left in the pan based on your preference for greasiness and flavor intensity.
- You can add other vegetables like peas or diced carrots for added nutrition and color.
- For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and substitute with a plant-based meat alternative or additional vegetables.
- Serve with additional hot sauce or soy sauce if desired for extra flavor.
Keywords: Breakfast Fried Rice, Bacon Fried Rice, Easy Breakfast, Quick Rice Recipe, Scrambled Eggs, Green Onions, Fried Rice
