Full English Breakfast

Full English Breakfast

A classic British fry-up with bacon, sausages, eggs, baked beans, grilled tomato, mushrooms, and toast — a beloved weekend tradition and the ultimate comfort plate.

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Total

35 min

Serves

2

Difficulty

Easy

Recipe ingredients

• •200 g (7 oz) back bacon rashers, British-style back bacon, not streaky
• •200 g (7 oz) pork breakfast sausages, British bangers (about 4 links)
• •2 whole large eggs
• •200 g (7 oz) baked beans, Heinz-style in tomato sauce
• •1 whole large tomato, Vine-ripened, halved across the equator
• •100 g (3½ oz) chestnut mushrooms, Halved or quartered
• •2 slices bread, Sourdough or white, for toasting
• •1 tbsp beef dripping or sunflower oil, Dripping is traditional for frying
• •1 tsp butter
• •sea salt and black pepper, to taste
• •black pudding, optional, 2 slices (about 60 g), for an authentic plate

Steps

1. 1 Heat the beans in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally; keep warm.
2. 2 Melt the beef dripping (or oil) in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the sausages and cook for 12–15 minutes, turning every few minutes, until browned all over and the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F) on an instant-read thermometer. Transfer to a warm plate and cover to keep warm.
3. 3 In the same pan, lay the bacon rashers flat and fry for 2–3 minutes per side until crisp at the edges and cooked through. Add to the plate with the sausages.
4. 4 If using black pudding, add the slices to the pan and fry for about 2 minutes per side until heated through and crisp on the outside. Add to the plate.
5. 5 Add the mushrooms to the pan with a small knob of butter and a pinch of salt. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring, until golden and any released liquid has evaporated. Transfer to the plate.
6. 6 Place the tomato halves cut-side up in the pan. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened and lightly charred.
7. 7 Crack the eggs into the pan (add a little more fat if needed) and fry to your preference: about 3 minutes for sunny-side up (set whites, runny yolk) or 2 minutes per side for over-easy. Cook egg yolks to a minimum of 70°C (160°F) if you prefer them fully set for safety.
8. 8 Toast the bread to your liking and butter it.
9. 9 Pile everything onto two warm plates — bacon, sausages, eggs, beans, tomato, mushrooms, and toast (and black pudding if using). Serve immediately with extra butter, brown sauce or HP, and a strong cup of tea.