Ultimate Breaky Recipe

Prepare proteins

Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and smoked pork bacon strips to the skillet in a single layer. Cook 3–4 minutes per side until browned and crisp to your liking. Remove to a plate lined with paper towel and keep warm.

In the same skillet, leave about 1 tablespoon rendered fat (or add 1 tsp olive oil if pan is dry). Add chicken breakfast sausage links and cook 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through (internal temp ~165°F / 74°C). Transfer to the plate with the bacon and tent with foil.

Add the diced ham to the skillet and sauté 2–3 minutes until warmed and slightly caramelized. Remove and set with other proteins.

Cook eggs

Wipe the skillet clean, reduce heat to medium-low, add 1 tbs butter. Crack 3 eggs into a bowl and whisk lightly with 1/4 tsp salt and a pinch of pepper if you prefer scrambled; or, if you want fried eggs, heat the butter until foaming then crack eggs directly into the pan. For scrambled: pour eggs into pan and gently stir with a spatula until set but still soft, about 2–3 minutes. For fried: cook until whites are set and yolks at your desired doneness, about 2–3 minutes for runny yolks, flipping for over-easy if desired. Season with remaining salt and pepper. Remove eggs and keep warm.

Cook tater tots according to package instructions for oven or air-fryer for best crispness. Oven: preheat to 425°F (220°C), spread tots in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, bake 18–22 minutes turning once until golden and crisp. Air fryer: 400°F (200°C) for 12–15 minutes, shake halfway. If pan-frying: heat 1 tbs olive oil in a skillet and fry tots in batches, turning, 10–12 minutes until crisp.

While tots cook, toast the bread slices until golden. Spread 1 tbs butter on the toast while hot.

Combine the seasonal fruit (berries, sliced apple, melon, or a mix) in a bowl. If using apples or pears, toss with 1/2 tsp lemon juice to prevent browning and brighten flavor. Chill briefly or serve immediately.

Arrange the plate: place the toast at the back, eggs in center, tater tots to one side, and the assortment of proteins (ham, turkey bacon, pork bacon, chicken sausage) arranged neatly. Spoon fruit into a small ramekin or on the side. Serve ketchup and hot sauce on the side.

Optional: top eggs with a grind of black pepper and a small pat of butter on the toast. Serve immediately while hot.