Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsAunt E’s Southern CuisineAunt E's Classic Breakfast Recipe

Aunt E's Classic Breakfast Recipe

Time30m
Serves1

Two eggs any style, bacon or sausage, toast and hash browns.

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Ingredients

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Eggs

Meat

Toast

Method

Cooking the Eggs

  1. 1

    Cook the Eggs

    In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Cook to your desired doneness (sunny-side up, over-easy, over-medium, or scrambled).

Cooking the Meat

  1. 2

    Cook the Bacon or Sausage

    In a separate pan, cook bacon or sausage over medium heat until crispy and fully cooked. Drain on paper towels.

Preparing the Hash Browns

  1. 3

    Cook the Hash Browns

    In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add frozen hash browns, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per side.

Toast Preparation

  1. 4

    Toast the Bread

    Toast the bread slices and spread butter on top before serving.

Serving

  1. 5

    Serve the Breakfast

    Plate the eggs, bacon or sausage, hash browns, and toast together. Serve hot.

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