Classic Diner Breakfast with Crispy Bacon and Fluffy Pancakes

DessertWeeknightamericanbreakfastcomfort-foodweekend
15 minPrep30 minCook2Serves

Ingredients

  • 1 cupall-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoongranulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoonsbaking powder
  • ½ teaspoonsalt
  • 1 cupmilk
  • 1egg
  • 2 tablespoonsunsalted butter (melted, plus more for cooking)
  • ½ teaspoonvanilla extract
  • 6 slicesbacon
  • 4eggs
  • 4breakfast sausage links
  • 2 mediumrusset potatoes
  • 2 tablespoonsvegetable oil
  • ¼ teaspoonblack pepper

Method

  1. 01

    Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping occasionally, until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

  2. 02

    In the same skillet with bacon fat, cook sausage links over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, turning frequently, until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.

  3. 03

    Heat vegetable oil in a separate large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shredded potatoes in an even layer, season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper, and press down with a spatula. Cook undisturbed for 5 to 6 minutes until golden and crispy on the bottom, then flip in sections and cook another 4 to 5 minutes until crispy throughout.

  4. 04

    While hashbrowns cook, heat a griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add a pat of butter. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the griddle. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, then flip and cook another 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more butter as needed.

  5. 05

    In a clean skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat. Crack eggs into the pan and cook to desired doneness: 3 to 4 minutes for sunny-side up, or flip for over-easy and cook another minute.

  6. 06

    Serve immediately with pancakes, bacon, sausage, and hashbrowns on warmed plates.

Spice Tips

For extra flavor in the hashbrowns, add 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika or garlic powder to the shredded potatoes before cooking. A pinch of cayenne pepper adds subtle heat without overpowering the breakfast spread. Fresh chives or parsley sprinkled over the eggs brightens the plate.

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