Easy Bacon Fried Rice (One Pot)

Quick and easy one pot bacon fried rice recipe, homemade with simple ingredients over stovetop. Loaded with crispy bacon, scrambled eggs, frozen vegetables. This 30 minute meal is better than Chinese takeout.

You all are loving my one pot rice meals such as this Sausage and Rice and this Chicken and Rice and even this Cauliflower Fried Rice. That's why I know you are going to adore today's recipe too. It's comfort food at its finest.

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• Key ingredients
• Variations
• How to make easy one pot bacon fried rice recipe?
• What sides to serve with fried rice?
• Tips and techniques
• Recipe FAQs
• Storage
• More one pot bacon recipes
• Recipe

Key ingredients

• Frozen vegetables- I like the mix with carrots, peas, corn, and beans.
• Spices- You just need the basics of pepper and salt.
• Rice- This should be pre-cooked Jasmine or white rice.
• Bacon- Choose a good balance of lean meat and fat for best results. 
• Sauces- This includes soy sauce and Sriracha sauce.
• Green onions- Adds color, aesthetic appeal, and flavor.
• Oil- I like to use sesame oil for it's complimentary flavor in this dish.
• Onions- Helps to form an aromatic and tasty base for the dish.
• Eggs- You will need three large ones, slightly beaten.
• Garlic- Fresh always yields the best flavor.

Variations

• Add sausage- This can be in addition to or in place of the bacon. Cook first and set aside to be added later.
• Add ham- Make sure it's diced small. Saute it until cooked through and then mix with the rice and veggies at the end. Another option is that you can use leftover Slow Cooker Ham (With Pineapples and Brown Sugar).
• Make it cheesy- You can add cheddar, mozzarella, or your favorite shredded mix of cheeses towards the end.
• Make it spicy- By adding more sriracha sauce, red chili flakes and finely chopped jalapenos. If you enjoy a dish with a bit of kick, next time try this One Pot Spicy Rice (Peanut Rice).
• Vegetarian option- Use tofu or just omit the bacon. You can also try this Vegetable Fried Rice (One Pot).
• Add chicken- Saute small cubes of chicken and mix that into the rice in the end. You may also want to check out my recipe for Chicken Fried Rice (One Pot).
• Mix in some shrimp or prawns- Saute them first and mix with the rice at the end.
• Make it Hawaiian- Add ½ cup of sliced pineapples and some red chili flakes to give it a wonderful sweet and spicy flavor. This will be similar to my Pineapple Rice (One Pot). You can also try Coconut Rice (One Pot) if you enjoy those tropical flavors.
• Try other frozen vegetable mixes- Such as mixed sliced bell peppers, various stir fry mixes, or even the California style mix. You can also just toss in one vegetable, like peas, cauliflower, or broccoli.
• Add kimchi- Stir fry about 2 tablespoons of it, along with the vegetables. Add more or less, based on your preference. Some people also add a little Homemade Kimchi juice to really enhance that tangy flavor. You could also try my Kimchi Fried Rice (One Pot).
• Use leftover pork chops- Add small chunks of precooked pork chops to the dish for added flavor and protein.
• Sprinkle on some curry- This brings in a fragrant, savory version.

How to make easy one pot bacon fried rice recipe?

What sides to serve with fried rice?

• Typically, it's served with some type of Asian chicken and gravy. Here are some of of my family favorites: Sweet and Spicy Chicken (One Pot), Honey Sesame Chicken (One Pot), Black Pepper Chicken (One Pot), Chicken and Broccoli (One Pot), Honey Garlic Chicken (One Pan), Cashew Chicken (One Pot), Easy Pineapple Chicken (One Pot) or this Sweet and Sour Chicken (One Pot).
• If you prefer an Oriental beef gravy, try these: Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli and Instant Pot Ginger Beef or these One Pot Asian Meatballs (Korean).
• Serve alongside tofu. I really enjoy it with my Honey Sriracha Sesame Tofu (One Pot).
• If you want to add a salad to this meal, try this Asian Cucumber Salad (One Bowl) or this Asian Slaw (Or Coleslaw) and even this Asian Cabbage Salad (One Bowl).
• Soup always completes a meal and this Egg Drop Soup (One Pot) is a classic.

Tips and techniques

• Adjust amount of seasonings– This is entirely a personal preference. Add more or less of whatever you like/dislike.
• Use nonstick pot or pan- Because this prevents sticking and burning.
• Garnish options- Green onions is the best but you can also toss some finely chopped cilantro or toasted sesame seeds.
• Don't omit sesame oil- You may want to replace it with vegetable oil or olive oil but that small quantity of sesame oil adds lots of flavor.
• Don't discard bacon fat- Because it adds so much flavor to the overall dish.
• Use low sodium soy sauce- To prevent your dish from becoming too salty.
• Use day old rice- To avoid the mushy texture that accompanies freshly boiled rice. Break it up a bit before using.
• Don't add too much soy sauce- Because you want this to be a dryer dish, not saucy and wet.

Recipe FAQs

Storage

• Refrigerate- Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• Freeze- This is not recommended, because rice does not thaw well and becomes mushy. The bacon also loses crunch.
• Reheat- Place in the microwave until heated through or warm in a pan, stirring occassionaly.
• Make ahead- This is best served fresh but can be kept in the fridge in a sealed container for 1 day, then reheat and serve.

More one pot bacon recipes

• Green Beans with Bacon (One Pan)
• Bacon Wrapped Smokies (One Pan)
• Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta (One Pot)
• Fried Cabbage With Bacon (One Pot)
• Bacon Pasta (One Pot)

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