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Full English Breakfast

A classic and hearty morning platter featuring crisp bacon, juicy sausages, fried eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, beans, and fried bread. Everything cooks together on the stovetop for maximum flavor.

40 minMediumServes 2850 cal/serving

BritishBreakfastStovetopHigh ProteinHigh FiberNut-FreeDairy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

  • 4 pork sausages
  • 4 back bacon slices
  • 4 black pudding slices
  • 2 plum tomatoes, halved
  • 4 portobello caps, trimmed
  • 1 can canned baked beans
  • 2 white bread slices
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.

  2. 2

    Add 4 pork sausages and cook for 15-20 minutes, turning regularly, until browned and internal temperature reaches 160F.

  3. 3

    Add 4 back bacon slices and 4 black pudding slices to the skillet, frying for 3-4 minutes per side until crispy, then transfer all cooked meats to a warm plate.

  4. 4

    Place 2 halved plum tomatoes cut-side down and 4 trimmed portobello caps in the same pan, cooking for 5 minutes until softened and caramelized.

  5. 5

    In a small saucepan over low heat, warm 1 can canned baked beans for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  6. 6

    Fry 2 white bread slices in the pan juices for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

  7. 7

    Fry 2 eggs in the skillet for 2 minutes until whites are set and yolks remain runny.

  8. 8

    Assemble everything onto warm plates and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Full English Breakfast gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 white bread slices. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Full English Breakfast keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Full English Breakfast?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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