Crispy Bacon Fried Rice Recipe with Scallions

Craving restaurant-quality stir-fry but short on time? This bacon fried rice recipe is a weeknight dinner hero. Tender, cooked rice is infused with smoky bacon, crisp vegetables, and fluffy scrambled eggs, then seasoned with soy and a touch of sesame oil. It’s flavorful, satisfying, and easy to customize with whatever you have on hand—perfect for using up leftover rice and veggies.

Why You’ll Love This Bacon Fried Rice

• Quick and simple—ready in about 20 minutes, ideal for busy weeknights.
• Highly customizable: add extra vegetables, more bacon, or a splash of sriracha for heat.
• Delicious as a main or a hearty side dish.
• Reheats well in the fridge—add a few drops of water when reheating to restore moisture.

There’s nothing not to love about this recipe. Try it once and you’ll see why it becomes a regular in the rotation.

Tips for Making Bacon Fried Rice

1) Use cold rice. Freshly cooked, warm rice tends to clump and become soggy when stir-fried. Cook the rice ahead of time and cool it in the refrigerator for at least an hour so the grains separate when you fry them.

If you’re in a hurry, spread the rice in a thin layer on a sheet pan and chill it in the freezer for 10–15 minutes until it’s cooled through but not frozen. That helps firm the grains for better frying.

2) Use bacon grease. Save a couple of tablespoons of the bacon fat after cooking the bacon and use it to fry the rice. Bacon grease adds deep, savory flavor—if you don’t have it, a little butter or neutral oil works, but bacon fat is the tastiest choice.

Storage Tips

This bacon fried rice keeps well in the refrigerator for about five days when stored in an airtight container. To reheat, add a couple of drops of water to the rice and microwave for 1–2 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even warming.

Freezing is not recommended because the texture of the rice and vegetables can suffer. If you do freeze it, store it in a tight freezer-safe container and thaw completely before reheating.

More Amazing Bacon Recipes

• Garlic shrimp and spinach bacon wraps — creamy, savory, and great for a quick lunch.
• Bacon Caprese stuffed portobello mushrooms — fresh, flavorful, and easy to prepare.
• Roasted garlic bacon dip — rich and savory, perfect for parties.
• Avocado bacon loaded pasta salad — creamy and ideal for potlucks or BBQs.

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Making the Recipe

Bacon Fried Rice

Summary: A savory fried rice made with bacon, eggs, onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, and your choice of vegetables. Everything tastes better with bacon!

Prep time: 10 mins • Cook time: 10 mins • Total time: 20 mins • Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 slices bacon
• 2 tablespoons bacon grease, divided (or substitute vegetable oil)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1½ teaspoons sesame oil (optional, but adds flavor)
• 4 cups cooked rice, cooled to room temperature
• Peas, carrots, or other vegetables, chopped as desired

Instructions

1. In a large pan over medium heat, cook the bacon until it reaches your desired crispness. Remove the bacon and drain it on paper towels.
2. Pour all but a couple of tablespoons of the bacon grease into a heat-safe container to cool; leave a little in the pan for flavor.
3. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan and heat briefly. Crack the eggs into the oil and fry until the whites are set. Remove the eggs to a plate; they will be used to top individual servings.
4. Add the final tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan. Sauté the chopped onion until it softens, about 1 minute.
5. Add the soy sauce and the rice (and sriracha if you like spice). Stir-fry, coating the rice evenly in soy sauce and allowing it to sizzle a bit on the bottom of the pan. Scrape the pan occasionally to release browned bits—these add important flavor.
6. Chop or crumble the bacon and add it back to the rice along with any vegetables. Toss everything together until combined and heated through. Stir in sesame oil if using.
7. Remove from heat. Divide into servings, top each portion with a fried egg, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 512 kcal • Carbohydrates: 76 g • Protein: 14 g • Fat: 16 g • Saturated Fat: 5 g • Sodium: 694 mg