Full English Breakfast (Classic British Breakfast Recipe)

Fried eggs, bacon, sausages, baked beans, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, and toast.

Ingredients (Serves 2)

• 4 sausages (pork or beef)

• 4 slices of back bacon

• 2–4 large eggs

• 100 g mushrooms, sliced

• 1–2 tomatoes, halved

• 150 g baked beans

• 2–4 slices of bread, for toast

• 2 tbsp butter or oil, for frying

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

1. Cook the sausages:

   • Heat a frying pan over medium heat and cook sausages until browned and cooked through, about 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally.

2. Cook the bacon:

   • In the same pan, fry the bacon slices until crispy or to your preferred doneness.

3. Cook the vegetables:

   • Sauté mushrooms in butter or oil until tender.

   • Grill or pan-fry tomato halves until slightly caramelized.

4. Heat baked beans:

   • Warm baked beans in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.

5. Cook the eggs:

   • Fry eggs to your liking (sunny-side-up, over-easy, or scrambled) in butter or oil.

6. Toast the bread:

   • Toast bread slices and optionally butter lightly.

7. Assemble the breakfast:

   • Arrange sausages, bacon, eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, and baked beans on plates.

   • Serve with toasted bread on the side.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve with black tea, coffee, or fresh juice.

• Optional extras: hash browns, black pudding, or fried bread for a more traditional version.

Cooking Tips

• Cook sausages first as they take the longest.

• Keep cooked items warm in a low oven while finishing other components.

• Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.