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English Breakfast

Hearty English Breakfast: A Comforting Start to Your Day

This Hearty English Breakfast combines crispy bacon, juicy sausages, and perfectly fried eggs, creating a comforting and adaptable meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: British
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Protein
  • 8 slices Bacon Choose streaky for more fat or back for leaner options.
  • 4 links Sausages Opt for traditional pork or alternatives.
  • 4 large Eggs Fry sunny-side up for a runny yolk.
  • 4 slices Black Pudding Optional; adds depth of flavor.
For the Sides
  • 1 can Baked Beans Canned for convenience.
  • 2 medium Tomatoes Grilled for freshness.
  • 200 grams Mushrooms Optional; sauté for added richness.
  • 4 pieces Hash Browns Crispy addition for texture.
For the Toast
  • 4 slices Bread White or wholemeal; gluten-free works.
  • 50 grams Butter Salted recommended.
For the Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • small saucepan
  • Toaster

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat a large frying pan over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the bacon slices and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and crispy.
  3. After bacon, add the sausages and sauté for 10–12 minutes until browned.
  4. Add butter and crack the eggs in, cooking sunny-side up for 3–4 minutes.
  5. Heat canned baked beans in a small saucepan over low heat for about 5 minutes.
  6. Slice tomatoes in half and grill cut-side down for 3–4 minutes.
  7. If using, add black pudding slices to the pan for 2–3 minutes until crispy.
  8. Toast bread until golden brown, about 3–4 minutes.
  9. Plate the cooked components: bacon, sausages, eggs, tomatoes, baked beans, and black pudding.
  10. Serve with buttered toast and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 300mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Maintain even heat and avoid overcrowding the pan for best results. Personalize with herbs as desired.

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