Southern Fried Rice 🍚🥓

This hearty and flavorful dish combines the comforting elements of fried rice with a Southern twist! It's an easy one-pan meal that’s perfect for any weeknight dinner or as a side for gatherings. Each spoonful is packed with the smoky goodness of bacon, sautéed veggies, and perfectly seasoned rice. Serve it alongside your favorite protein for a complete meal, or enjoy it as a delicious standalone comfort food. 🌟

Ingredients

4 slices of bacon
1 tbsp chopped green peppers
1 tbsp chopped mushrooms
1 tsp soy sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups cooked rice (day-old rice works best!)

Instructions

In a heavy skillet, fry the bacon until crispy. Once done, remove the bacon and let it drain on paper towels, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet.

🍳 Save those bacon drippings! They add incredible flavor to the dish.

In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, green peppers, and mushrooms. Sauté until they are soft and slightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the cooked rice, mixing it well with the veggies to ensure everything is evenly distributed.
Crumble the crispy bacon into the skillet and add the soy sauce. Stir everything together until well combined and heated through.

🔥 If you prefer a little crunch, let the rice sit in the skillet for an additional minute or two before serving—this allows it to crisp up at the bottom.

Variations

Vegetarian: Omit the bacon and use olive oil to sauté the vegetables. Add a splash of smoked paprika for a smoky flavor without the meat. 🌱
Spicy: For some heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños to the veggie mixture.
Protein-Packed: Add cooked shrimp or diced chicken for an extra layer of flavor and to transform it into a heartier dish.
Herb-Infused: Toss in some chopped green onions or fresh herbs like cilantro just before serving for a refreshing pop!

Pro Tips

Day-Old Rice: Using rice that has been cooked in advance (preferably chilled) helps prevent the fried rice from becoming mushy. Freshly cooked rice tends to be too moist, making it difficult to achieve that perfect texture.
Serving Suggestions: This Southern Fried Rice pairs well with fried eggs on top! Just fry an egg sunny-side up and place it on your serving of fried rice for a breakfast twist that is oh-so-delicious. 🍳

Enjoy your culinary adventure with this simple yet satisfying Southern Fried Rice!

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# Southern Fried Rice 🍚🥓 This hearty and flavorful dish combines the comforting elements of fried rice with a Southern twist! It's an easy one-pan meal that’s perfect for any weeknight dinner or as a side for gatherings. Each spoonful is packed with the smoky goodness of bacon, sautéed veggies, and perfectly seasoned rice. Serve it alongside your favorite protein for a complete meal, or enjoy it as a delicious standalone comfort food. 🌟 ## Ingredients - 4 slices of bacon - 1 tbsp chopped green peppers - 1 tbsp chopped mushrooms - 1 tsp soy sauce - 1 medium onion, chopped - 2 cups cooked rice (day-old rice works best!) ## Instructions 1. In a heavy skillet, fry the bacon until crispy. Once done, remove the bacon and let it drain on paper towels, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet. > 🍳 Save those bacon drippings! They add incredible flavor to the dish. 2. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, green peppers, and mushrooms. Sauté until they are soft and slightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. 3. Stir in the cooked rice, mixing it well with the veggies to ensure everything is evenly distributed. 4. Crumble the crispy bacon into the skillet and add the soy sauce. Stir everything together until well combined and heated through. > 🔥 If you prefer a little crunch, let the rice sit in the skillet for an additional minute or two before serving—this allows it to crisp up at the bottom. ## Variations - **Vegetarian**: Omit the bacon and use olive oil to sauté the vegetables. Add a splash of smoked paprika for a smoky flavor without the meat. 🌱 - **Spicy**: For some heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños to the veggie mixture. - **Protein-Packed**: Add cooked shrimp or diced chicken for an extra layer of flavor and to transform it into a heartier dish. - **Herb-Infused**: Toss in some chopped green onions or fresh herbs like cilantro just before serving for a refreshing pop! ## Pro Tips - **Day-Old Rice**: Using rice that has been cooked in advance (preferably chilled) helps prevent the fried rice from becoming mushy. Freshly cooked rice tends to be too moist, making it difficult to achieve that perfect texture. - **Serving Suggestions**: This Southern Fried Rice pairs well with fried eggs on top! Just fry an egg sunny-side up and place it on your serving of fried rice for a breakfast twist that is oh-so-delicious. 🍳 Enjoy your culinary adventure with this simple yet satisfying Southern Fried Rice!

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