Herb-Scented Eggs with Sautéed Smoked Bacon

Name: Herb-Scented Eggs with Sautéed Smoked Bacon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; 2 slices smoked bacon; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves; 1/2 tsp fresh parsley; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Golden eggs gently cooked with fresh herbs and served atop perfectly crisp bacon for a satisfying, high-fat breakfast that keeps you full until lunch.

Cuisine: American

Category: Breakfast

Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 10 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

4 large eggs
2 slices smoked bacon
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1/2 tsp fresh parsley
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
Step 2: Add 2 slices smoked bacon and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until crisp, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Step 3: Pour 4 large eggs into the skillet, season with a pinch of salt and a grind of black pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain runny, gently stirring with a rubber spatula.
Step 4: Stir in 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves and 1/2 tsp fresh parsley, and cook for 15 seconds more until herbs are fragrant and mixture is evenly distributed.