Breakfast Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Breakfast Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 Tablespoons Bacon Grease Or Butter, For Frying, Divided; 3 whole Large Eggs, Beaten; 1/2 Small Onion, Finely Chopped; 4 ounces, weight Button Mushrooms, Sliced; 1 Green Bell Pepper, Chopped; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1 pound Breakfast Sausage; 4 cups Cold, Cooked Rice; 1/4 teaspoons Dried Sage; Fried Eggs, For Serving

Servings: persons

1
Melt 2 tablespoons bacon grease in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add eggs and scramble until not quite set. Remove to a plate.
2
Add another 1-2 tablespoons bacon grease to the now-empty pan and add onion. Cook until tender. Add mushrooms and peppers and cook until tender. Remove all to a plate.
3
Cook breakfast sausage until no longer pink. Remove to a plate.
4
Add remaining 2 tablespoons bacon grease to the pan. Once it's hot, add cold rice. Cook, stirring often, until rice is hot and begins to brown. Add all of the cooked ingredients back to the pan, stir, and cook until hot.
5
Serve immediately with fried eggs, butter, ketchup, and possibly a drizzle of maple syrup.

941

kcal

Calories

Fat

150

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 Tablespoons Bacon Grease Or Butter, For Frying, Divided, 3 whole Large Eggs, Beaten, 1/2 Small Onion, Finely Chopped, 4 ounces, weight Button Mushrooms, Sliced, and more.

Yes, Breakfast Fried Rice falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Breakfast Fried Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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