Classic Bacon and Eggs
Crispy bacon paired with perfectly cooked eggs for a simple, satisfying breakfast. Ready in under 15 minutes with minimal cleanup.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 6 strips bacon strips
- 4 whole large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Arrange bacon strips in a single layer and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crispy.
- 2
Transfer cooked bacon to a paper towel–lined plate. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat from the skillet.
- 3
Crack eggs directly into the skillet, spacing them apart. Cook over medium heat for 3–4 minutes for sunny-side up, or longer if you prefer firmer yolks.
- 4
Season eggs with salt and pepper. Plate immediately and serve with bacon alongside.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- tongs
- spatula
- paper towels
- plate
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