Classic Diner Breakfast with Crispy Bacon and Fluffy Pancakes
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.