Bacon Recipe

Brunch

1. 1

   Prep and heat

   Line a plate with paper towels and set aside. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Cook bacon

   Arrange bacon slices in a single layer in the skillet. Cook, turning once, until evenly browned and crisp, about 6–8 minutes. Transfer to the paper-towel-lined plate to drain, reserving 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pan.

3. 3

   Cook eggs

   In the same skillet with the reserved bacon fat, crack the eggs and cook to your preferred doneness, typically sunny-side up, about 2–3 minutes for runny yolks. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Toast and finish

   While eggs cook, toast bread slices in another pan or toaster until golden. Spread butter on hot toast and sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired. Serve eggs and bacon with toasted bread. Optional: garnish with chopped chives.