Breakfast Fried Rice Recipe
A fast and flavorful way to turn leftover rice into something everyone will want to wake up for. Crispy bacon, fluffy eggs, and savory soy sauce come together in one easy skillet meal.
Serving Size 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon cut into small pieces
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 ½ cups cooked long-grain white rice chilled
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Set the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate and drain all but 2 tablespoons of bacon fat from the pan.
- Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes, until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the cold rice to the pan and break up any clumps that form. Cook for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Push the rice to one side of the pan. Add the butter to the empty side, then pour in the beaten eggs. Let them cook undisturbed for a minute, then gently scramble and mix them into the rice.
- Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil. Return the cooked bacon to the pan and mix everything together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with sliced green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- Chilled day old rice works best in this recipe.
- Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Freeze in a sealed container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Let it cool completely before freezing.
- Reheat: Warm in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water or soy sauce, or microwave in 30-second bursts until heated through.
Nutriton
Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 223mg | Sodium: 1120mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 375IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg
Disclaimer: Nutrition information is estimated based on automated calculations and should be considered as an approximation. These estimates are provided as a courtesy. Please use your own brand’s nutritional values to verify accuracy.
