Homemade Fried Rice

We LOVE fried rice, but just like everything else I'm trying to stay away from spending to much at the restaurants. So I knew when I came across this recipe this was for us! Because the first ingredient is...

• 6 to 8 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 5 to 6 cups cold, cooked rice
• 1 pound frozen mixed vegetables
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt or 3 to 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 eggs- beaten together
• 1 to 2 cups leftover cooked chicken (optional)

Cut the bacon into small pieces. Place in a large skillet or Wok. Add onion. Fry until the onion and bacon are both lightly browned. Add the rice, frozen vegetables and black pepper. Stir-fry until the rice is coated with bacon grease and the veggies are thawed. Add the chicken (if desired), pepper and salt or soy sauce. Move the rice to one side of the pan. Pour the eggs into the empty side and scramble. After cooking them a minute or two, stir them in with the rice and veggies. Continue to fry everything together until piping hot. Let set for a couple of minutes to crisp up the bottom.

Makes 4 servings plus leftovers for lunch tomorrow.

Note:

I used both white and brown rice mixed together and we left out the chicken. We used the soy sauce which gives your dish the brown color. The bacon gives it a new wonderful flavor.