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Full English Breakfast

United Kingdom

The full English developed from Victorian-era country house breakfasts and became democratised as a working-class meal in the 20th century. Every element is disputed — beans divide opinion most sharply.

Britain's greatest morning meal — bacon, eggs, sausages, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes and toast on one plate. An institution that requires no justification.

Authentic United Kingdom Full English Breakfast recipe
Prep
10 mins
Cook
20 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
540 kcal
Serves
2
Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

4 rashersback bacon
4pork sausages
4eggs
200gbaked beans
4chestnut mushrooms
2tomatoes, halved
4 sliceswhite or brown bread
butterfor toast
oilfor frying

Method

1

Start sausages first — grill or fry over medium heat for 15 minutes, turning.

2

After 5 minutes add bacon and grill until crisp.

3

Fry mushrooms and tomatoes cut-side down in butter.

4

Heat beans in a small pan. Season.

5

Fry or scramble eggs to preference.

6

Toast bread. Butter generously.

7

Arrange everything on a warm plate. Serve with brown sauce or ketchup.

Chef's Tip

Everything must arrive at the table simultaneously and hot. The mark of a great fry-up is timing, not technique.

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