All American Breakfast

Cooking timeline

1. 0:00
   SCRAMBLED EGGS — Prepare

   Crack the eggs into a bowl. Add the milk, if using, along with salt and black pepper. Whisk until well combined.

2. 0:02
   SCRAMBLED EGGS — Add mix-ins

   If using cooked ham, salami, bacon, or breakfast sausage, stir it into the eggs before cooking.

3. 0:03
   SCRAMBLED EGGS — Heat the pan

   Heat a nonstick skillet over low heat and coat it with cooking spray or butter.

4. 0:04
   SCRAMBLED EGGS — Cook

   Pour in the eggs and gently fold them with a silicone spatula as they cook until softly set.

5. 0:07
   SCRAMBLED EGGS — Add cheese

   If using cheese, sprinkle it over the eggs during the last minute of cooking and fold until melted. Remove the eggs from the pan immediately and serve.

6. 0:00
   OVER-EASY EGGS — Heat the pan

   Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat and coat it with cooking spray or butter.

7. 0:02
   OVER-EASY EGGS — Cook

   Crack the eggs into the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook until the whites are set and the edges begin to firm, about 2–3 minutes.

8. 0:05
   OVER-EASY EGGS — Flip

   Carefully flip the eggs. Cook for 20–30 seconds for a runny yolk, 45–60 seconds for a classic over-easy yolk, or 1½–2 minutes for a firmer yolk.

9. 0:06
   OVER-EASY EGGS — Add cheese

   If using cheese, place it on top immediately after flipping and let it melt. Serve immediately.

10. 0:00
    BACON — Start cold

    Place the bacon strips in a cold skillet in a single layer. Turn the heat to medium.

11. 0:02
    BACON — Cook

    Cook the bacon, turning occasionally, until it reaches your preferred texture. For soft and chewy bacon, cook for about 8–10 minutes. For crispier bacon, cook it for a few minutes longer.

12. 0:10
    BACON — Drain

    Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate.

13. 0:00
    BREAKFAST SAUSAGE — Cook

    Cook the sausage patties according to the package directions. Most breakfast sausage patties cook over medium heat, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.

14. 0:15
    Serve

    Fill your plate with scrambled eggs or over-easy eggs, bacon, breakfast sausage, or both. Add optional sides such as buttered toast, fresh fruit, hash browns, home fries, or Bisquick Pancakes. Enjoy!