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English Full Breakfast

The full English breakfast is a legendary and indulgent morning spread featuring sausages, bacon, eggs, baked beans, grilled tomatoes, and toast all served together on a single plate. It has been a cornerstone of British food culture for over a century and remains one of the most recognized breakfasts in the world.

4.5
35 min
🍴2 servings
🔥720 cal
🔖Medium
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A classic British breakfast plate loaded with sausages, bacon, eggs, beans, and grilled tomatoes.

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Nutrition per serving

720Calories
38gProtein
44gCarbs
42gFat
8gFiber

Ingredients

2servings

main

serving

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Instructions

1

Cook the Sausages and Bacon

Heat a large cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium heat without adding extra fat. Add the sausages first and cook for twelve to fifteen minutes, turning occasionally, until deeply browned all over and cooked through. Add the bacon rashers to the pan in the last four minutes of sausage cooking and fry until crispy at the edges.

2

Grill the Tomatoes

While the meat cooks, place the halved tomatoes cut-side up on a baking tray and season with salt and pepper. Place under a hot grill or broiler for five to six minutes until softened, slightly charred, and juicy. Keep warm.

3

Heat the Beans and Fry the Eggs

Pour the baked beans into a small saucepan over medium-low heat and stir occasionally until heated through. In the same skillet used for the bacon, fry the eggs in the remaining fat over medium heat until the whites are fully set and the yolks are still runny. Toast the bread slices.

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4

Plate Everything Together

Arrange all components on a large warm plate: sausages and bacon on one side, fried eggs in the center, grilled tomatoes alongside, and a ladle of baked beans. Place the toast on the side. Serve everything piping hot immediately.

Substitutions

pork sausageschicken sausages or plant-based sausages for a lighter or vegetarian version
back baconturkey bacon for a leaner alternative with a similar savory flavor

Common mistakes

Adding too much oil to the pan before cooking the sausages makes them greasy rather than allowing them to release their own fat naturally
Cooking all components at the same time without timing them properly means some items will be cold by the time others are ready
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