Maple-Glazed Bacon and Eggs
A classic breakfast with crispy bacon, perfectly cooked eggs, and a sweet-savory maple glaze for a simple yet satisfying start to the day. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, combines bacon, eggs, maple syrup into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup, chopped chives
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cook 6 slices bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, then remove bacon and set aside, leaving 1 tbsp bacon fat in the skillet.
- Step 2: Crack 4 large eggs into the skillet with the bacon fat, then season with salt and black pepper. Cook over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes until whites are set but yolks are still runny.
- Step 3: Drizzle 1 tbsp maple syrup over the eggs, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped chives. Serve immediately with the cooked bacon.
