Kale and Bacon Breakfast Skillet
This kale and bacon breakfast skillet is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weekend brunch or a quick weeknight meal. The crispy bacon, sautéed onions and garlic add a savory depth of flavor to the tender kale. The eggs are cooked in small wells in the kale mixture, creating a perfectly runny yolk that is surrounded by the flavorful vegetables and bacon. This skillet is a great way to get a healthy and delicious start to your day.
The origins of this kale and bacon breakfast skillet are shrouded in mystery, but it is believed to have originated in the American South. In the early 1900s, farmers would often cook breakfast in a cast-iron skillet over an open fire. They would add whatever ingredients they had on hand, which often included bacon, onions, and kale. This simple dish was a hearty and filling way to start the day. Over time, the recipe evolved to include eggs, and it became a popular breakfast dish throughout the United States.
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 6 slices of bacon, chopped
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch of kale, stems removed and leaves chopped
  • 6 eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy.
  2. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
  3. Add the chopped kale to the skillet and cook until wilted.
  4. Create small wells in the kale mixture and crack an egg into each well. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Cover the skillet and cook until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 5 minutes.
  6. Serve hot, straight from the skillet.
Why It Works
  • The combination of bacon, onions, garlic, and kale creates a complex and flavorful base for the eggs.
  • Cooking the eggs in small wells in the kale mixture ensures that the yolks stay runny, creating a perfectly cooked egg.
  • The skillet is a great way to cook this dish because it evenly distributes the heat, resulting in a perfectly cooked breakfast.