Breakfast Bacon and Green Onion Fried Rice Recipe
This Breakfast Fried Rice recipe combines crispy bacon, fluffy scrambled eggs, and flavorful green onions with tender cooked rice for a quick and satisfying morning meal. Perfectly cooked in a skillet, it’s a tasty way to use leftover rice, delivering a comforting and savory breakfast with a hint of spice from optional hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bacon, diced
- 3 eggs, scrambled
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Hot sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
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 even cooking and prevent burning while allowing the fat to render properly.
- Drain Excess Fat (The Less-Greasy Secret): Drain all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat from the pan, reserving the leftover fat if desired for future use. Leaving a tablespoon adds extra flavor to the fried rice.
- Cook the Eggs (The Protein Powerhouse): Lower the heat to medium-low and add the scrambled eggs into the pan. Gently move the eggs around with a spatula until fully cooked but still slightly soft, about 2 minutes, avoiding overcooking which causes dryness.
- Add Rice and Green Onions (The Flavor and Texture): Add the cooked rice and sliced green onions to the pan. Use a spatula to break up any clumps and stir frequently to heat through evenly, about 3-5 minutes, preventing sticking.
- Season and Serve (The Final Touch): Season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Divide the fried rice onto two plates and garnish with hot sauce if desired. Serve immediately while hot and flavorful.
Notes
- Use leftover rice that has been chilled for best texture in fried rice.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference, especially salt and hot sauce.
- Reserve bacon fat for enhancing flavor in other dishes or vegetables.
- Do not overcook the eggs to keep them tender and moist.
- Optionally, add vegetables or protein like peas or chicken for variation.
