Bacon and Eggs

Instructions

1. 1

   Place bacon strips in a cold skillet and turn heat to medium. This allows the fat to render slowly for crispier bacon.

2. 2

   Cook bacon for 4-5 minutes on the first side, then flip and cook for 3-4 minutes on the second side until crispy.

3. 3

   Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and pour off all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat from the pan.

4. 4

   Add butter to the pan with the reserved bacon fat and let it melt over medium-low heat.

5. 5

   Crack eggs directly into the pan, being careful not to break the yolks.

6. 6

   Season eggs with salt and pepper to taste.

7. 7

   For sunny-side up: Cook without flipping for 3-4 minutes until whites are set but yolks are still runny.

8. 8

   For over-easy: Cook for 2-3 minutes, then carefully flip and cook for 30 seconds more.

9. 9

   Serve immediately with the crispy bacon alongside the eggs.