Easy and Fast Bacon Fried Rice
Transform your leftovers into a flavor-packed masterpiece with this Easy and Fast Bacon Fried Rice! Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile one-pan recipe combines smoky, crispy bacon with day-old white rice, fluffy scrambled eggs, and vibrant peas and carrots, all tossed in a savory blend of soy sauce and sesame oil. The secret weapon? A hint of bacon grease that infuses each bite with rich, irresistible flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or a quick lunch, this delicious dish is a surefire crowd-pleaser. Garnish with green onions for a pop of freshness and serve piping hot for the ultimate comfort food experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked white rice (preferably day-old)
- 6 slices Bacon
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Frozen peas and carrots
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
- 2 stalks Green onions (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Place the cooked rice in a bowl and gently break up any clumps with a fork. Set aside.
Cut the bacon slices into small pieces about 1/2 inch wide.
Finely mince the garlic cloves and thinly slice the green onions, if using, for garnish.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the bacon pieces and cook until crispy, stirring occasionally, about 5-7 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked bacon pieces and set them aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan.
Push the bacon grease to one side of the pan and crack the eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs using a spatula until they are fully cooked, then mix them into the bacon grease.
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the frozen peas and carrots to the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are heated through.
Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables and eggs.
Drizzle the soy sauce and sesame oil evenly over the rice. Add the salt and black pepper, then stir everything together, ensuring the rice is evenly seasoned.
Return the bacon pieces to the skillet and mix until well distributed.
Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is heated through and slightly crispy on the bottom.
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Easy and Fast Bacon Fried Rice!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1507 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.0 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 420 mg | 140% | |
| Sodium | 1846 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.6 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.7 g | ||
| Protein | 50.8 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 213 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1019 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
