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Breakfast Fried Rice Recipe

4.5 from 101 reviews

A quick and flavorful Breakfast Fried Rice recipe that transforms leftover rice into a savory morning meal with crispy bacon, scrambled eggs, and fresh green onions. Perfect for a hearty start to the day, with an optional kick of hot sauce.

Ingredients

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Meat

  • 4 pieces bacon, diced

Eggs

  • 3 eggs, scrambled

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked leftover rice
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Optional

  • Hot sauce, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook Bacon: In a nonstick skillet or well-seasoned cast iron pan, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 6 minutes. Drain all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat from the pan, reserving or discarding the excess fat as desired.
  2. Scramble Eggs: Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the scrambled eggs to the pan. Use a spatula to gently move and stir the eggs around the pan until fully cooked, approximately 2 minutes.
  3. Add Rice and Green Onions: Add the cooked leftover rice and sliced green onions to the pan. Stir and break up any clumps of rice using the spatula, cooking for 3-5 minutes until everything is warmed through.
  4. Season and Serve: Taste the fried rice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Divide the fried rice between two plates, garnish with hot sauce if desired, and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

  • Using leftover rice helps achieve the best texture and prevents sogginess.
  • Adjust the amount of bacon fat retained according to preference for richness and flavor.
  • Hot sauce addition is optional and adds a nice spicy kick.
  • Can be doubled or tripled to serve more people.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and use vegetable oil instead.

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