British · Breakfast · Medium
Full English Breakfast
- Total
- 40 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Serves
- 2
- Calories
- 900
Sausages, bacon, eggs and black pudding share the plate with browned mushrooms, tomatoes, baked beans and crisp toast.
A warm oven makes Full English Breakfast easier to coordinate: finished sausages and bacon stay hot while the eggs cook. Tomatoes and mushrooms add juicy contrast to the crisp meat and toast.
Use small pork sausages so they cook through before their skins darken. Keep each component in its own section of the pan where possible, and leave the eggs until everything else is ready.
Method
Heat the oven to 250°F (120°C) to hold cooked items. Heat half the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat and fry sausages for , turning, until browned and 160°F inside. Transfer to an ovenproof plate.
Meanwhile, in a second skillet over medium heat, cook bacon for , turning until browned. Move to the warm plate. Fry black pudding in the bacon fat for per side until hot and crisp, or follow its package instructions.
Add mushrooms and tomatoes cut-side down to the second skillet. Season with black pepper and cook for , turning the mushrooms, until tender and browned. Warm baked beans in a small saucepan for , stirring.
Toast the bread. Heat the remaining oil in the first skillet and fry eggs over medium-low heat for until whites and yolks are set. Divide everything between two warm plates.
Forkue tips
- Use the oven only as a short holding space; long waits dry out bacon and eggs.
Storing and reheating
Cook eggs and toast fresh. Refrigerate leftover cooked meat, beans and vegetables separately for up to 3 days and reheat thoroughly in a skillet or saucepan.
Kitchen gear
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Full English Breakfast: FAQ
Can I leave out black pudding?
Yes. Keep the other components as written; the plate is still substantial without it.
How do I keep everything hot?
Move cooked meat to a low oven, warm the beans while vegetables cook, then finish with eggs and toast just before serving.
How do I store and reheat Full English Breakfast?
Cook eggs and toast fresh. Refrigerate leftover cooked meat, beans and vegetables separately for up to 3 days and reheat thoroughly in a skillet or saucepan.
How long does Full English Breakfast take?
About 40 min in total: 10 min prep and 30 min cooking.
What do I need to make Full English Breakfast?
The key ingredients are pork sausages, bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes, black pudding and eggs, plus pantry basics.
Any tips for Full English Breakfast?
Use the oven only as a short holding space; long waits dry out bacon and eggs.
