Full English Breakfast: A Hearty Tradition That Warms the Soul
Wake up to a warm plate of tradition! This Full English Breakfast is the ultimate comfort meal, featuring crispy bacon, sausages, eggs, beans, and more. Try the full recipe for a satisfying start to your day.
Equipment
- Non-stick frying pan or skillet
- Grill or oven (optional for tomatoes and sausages)
- Spatula
- Small saucepan (for beans)
- Toaster
- Knife and cutting board
- Serving Plate
Ingredients
- 2 pork sausages
- 2 rashers of smoked bacon
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup baked beans
- ½ tomato halved
- ½ cup mushrooms sliced
- 1 –2 slices of bread toasted
- 1 tsp butter
- 1 slice black pudding optional
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Cooking oil or butter for frying
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the sausages
- Warm a pan over medium heat and add a drizzle of oil.
- Cook sausages slowly for about 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through.
Step 2: Fry the bacon
- In the same pan or a separate one, fry the bacon until crispy (about 4–5 minutes). Remove and keep warm.
Step 3: Grill or pan-fry the tomato and mushrooms
- Grill tomato halves cut-side up or fry with a little oil.
- Cook mushrooms in butter until golden and tender (about 5–6 minutes). Season lightly.
Step 4: Warm the baked beans
- Heat beans in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Step 5: Cook the eggs
- Fry eggs sunny side up or to your liking in a lightly oiled pan. Keep yolks runny for that authentic touch!
Step 6: Toast the bread and butter it
- Toast your bread slices and butter them while warm.
Step 7: Optional: Cook black pudding
- Fry a slice of black pudding for 2–3 minutes on each side until crisp.
Step 8: Plate and serve
- Arrange all ingredients beautifully on a warm plate. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Want a healthier twist? Swap pork sausages for chicken or veggie ones, or grill instead of fry to reduce fat. Add avocado or sautéed spinach for a modern upgrade.