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One Skillet Breakfast Fried Rice

A savory, hearty breakfast featuring day-old rice, crispy bacon, fluffy eggs, and mixed vegetables all fried together in one pan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-American, Fusion
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base & Protein
  • 4 cups cooked white rice cold, day-old
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon chopped
  • 3 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter optional
Vegetables & Aromatics
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables peas, carrots, corn, thawed
  • 0.5 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 green onions sliced, white and green parts separated
Sauce & Seasoning
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 0.5 tsp white pepper
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Wok
  • Slotted spoon
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pan.
  2. Pour beaten eggs into the bacon fat (or add butter if needed) and scramble into large curds. Remove and set aside with the bacon.
  3. Add the diced yellow onion and white parts of the green onions to the pan. Sauté until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Stir in the thawed mixed vegetables and cook for 2 minutes to warm through.
  5. Turn heat to high. Add the cold rice, breaking up clumps. Press into an even layer and let crisp for 1 minute, then toss and fry for 3-5 minutes.
  6. Drizzle soy sauce, white pepper, and garlic powder over the rice. Toss to coat evenly. Fold in the cooked bacon and scrambled eggs.
  7. Turn off the heat. Drizzle with toasted sesame oil and garnish with the green parts of the green onions. Toss well and serve immediately.

Notes

Using cold, day-old rice is essential to prevent the dish from becoming mushy. Ensure your pan is very hot before adding the rice to achieve a good fry.