Description
Full English Breakfast Recipe – A hearty and traditional British breakfast featuring eggs, sausages, bacon, tomatoes, mushrooms, baked beans, and toast. Perfect for leisurely brunches or special mornings. Learn how to make this iconic dish with easy steps and customizable options!
Ingredients
- 2 eggs (fried, scrambled, or poached)
- 2–3 slices of turkey bacon (or British-style back bacon)
- 2 sausages (Cumberland or any favorite variety)
- 1 tomato, halved
- ½ cup baked beans (British-style)
- 1–2 slices of black pudding (optional)
- 4–5 mushrooms, sliced
- 2 slices of toast or fried bread
- 1 tbsp butter (for frying)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the sausages: In a large skillet, cook sausages over medium heat until browned and cooked through (8-10 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Cook the bacon: In the same skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the mushrooms: Add butter to the skillet, sauté mushrooms for 4-5 minutes until golden. Season with salt and pepper. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the tomatoes: Place halved tomatoes cut-side down in the skillet; cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and caramelized. Remove and set aside.
- Fry the black pudding (optional): Fry slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until crispy.
- Warm the baked beans: Heat baked beans in a small saucepan over low heat until warmed through.
- Cook the eggs: Prepare eggs as desired—fried, scrambled, or poached. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toast or fry the bread: Toast slices of bread or fry them in butter until golden.
- Assemble and serve: Arrange all components on a large plate. Serve hot with tea or coffee.
Notes
- Swap out bacon and sausages for vegetarian options to make a plant-based version.
- For a healthier option, use turkey bacon, low-fat sausages, and whole-grain toast.
- Customize flavors with cheese, chili flakes, or additional vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: British
