How to Build a Full English Breakfast
A traditional British fry-up with eggs, bacon, sausages, baked beans, grilled tomatoes, and toast. The key is timing multiple pans to get everything to the table warm.
Servings: 4
Calories: 661kcal
Equipment
- oven-safe plates
Ingredients
- 8 pork sausage links
- 8 strips bacon British back bacon or American
- 14 oz can baked beans 15 oz British-style baked beans (Heinz, Branston, or Amy's Vegetarian)
- 4 slices blood sausage/black pudding optional
- 8 eggs
- 4 tomatoes halved
- 4 slices rustic bread
- 2 tablespoons butter or reserved bacon fat
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups black tea optional cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place oven-safe plates in a low oven (200°F) to keep finished items warm.
- Start the sausages: Add sausage links to a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Transfer to warm plates in oven.8 pork sausage links
- Start the bacon: Arrange bacon on a sheet pan and place in 400°F oven. Cook 12-15 minutes until crispy. Alternatively, cook in a second skillet. Reserve fat for eggs. Transfer bacon to warm plates.8 strips bacon
- Warm the beans: Pour baked beans into a small saucepan over low heat. Stir occasionally and keep warm until serving.14 oz can baked beans
- Grill the tomatoes: Place tomato halves cut-side down in a skillet with a little oil. Cook 5-7 minutes until softened and slightly charred. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to warm plates.4 tomatoes
- Cook the blood sausage (if using): Slice into rounds and fry in the sausage skillet 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to warm plates.4 slices blood sausage/black pudding
- Fry the eggs: Add butter or reserved bacon fat to a skillet over medium heat. Crack eggs into pan and cook 2-3 minutes for sunny-side up, or to your preference. Season with salt and pepper.8 eggs, 2 tablespoons butter or reserved bacon fat, Salt and pepper to taste
- Toast or fry the bread: Toast bread and butter it, or fry slices in remaining bacon fat until golden.4 slices rustic bread
- Assemble and serve: Arrange all components on warmed plates. Serve immediately with strong black tea.4 cups black tea
Nutrition
Calories: 661kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 386mg | Sodium: 1110mg | Potassium: 867mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1654IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 4mg