Full English Breakfast

Full English Breakfast is a classic, filling morning meal that brings together sausages, bacon, eggs, beans, and more.

Full English Breakfast introduction

Full English Breakfast makes a big, warm start to the day with many savory parts on one plate.
If you want other breakfast ideas for different diets, try this list of 25 gluten & dairy free breakfasts for variety.

Why make Full English Breakfast

Full English Breakfast fills you and gives steady energy for the morning.
It is easy to cook in parts and lets you pick the components you like.

How to make Full English Breakfast

Make each part separately so everything stays hot and crisp.
Cook items in stages: sausages first, then bacon and veg, then eggs last so they stay fresh.
For another hearty idea that mixes eggs and beans, see this loaded cheesy breakfast burritos with sausage, eggs, and beans.

Full English Breakfast Ingredients

• 2 sausages
• 2 rashers of bacon
• 2 eggs
• 1 tomato, halved
• 1 cup baked beans
• Mushrooms, sliced
• Black pudding (optional)
• Toast or fried bread
• Butter

Full English Breakfast Directions

1. In a frying pan, cook the sausages over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same pan, cook the bacon until crispy, then add the sliced mushrooms and tomatoes, cooking until softened.
3. Add the black pudding to the pan and cook for a few minutes on each side.
4. In another pan, fry the eggs to your liking.
5. Heat the baked beans in a small pot.
6. Serve everything hot alongside toast or fried bread, and spread butter on the toast.

How to serve Full English Breakfast

• Place sausages, bacon, eggs, beans, mushrooms, and tomato on one plate.
• Add toast or fried bread with a little butter.
• Serve hot with tea, coffee, or juice.

How to store Full English Breakfast

Cool leftovers quickly and put them in an airtight container.
Store in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a pan or oven until hot.

Tips to make Full English Breakfast

• Cook sausages and bacon first, then keep warm in a low oven.
• Fry eggs last so they stay fresh and soft.
• For a lighter side or a sweet contrast, try a simple fruit dish like a fresh berry parfait.
• Use separate pans if you can to keep flavors clean.

Variation (if any) Full English Breakfast

• Vegetarian: replace sausages and bacon with veggie sausages and grilled halloumi.
• Lighter: grill instead of fry, and skip black pudding.
• Additions: hash browns, beans with tomato sauce, or baked tomatoes.

FAQs Full English Breakfast

Q: How long does it take to make a Full English Breakfast?
A: Plan for about 25–35 minutes if you cook parts in order and keep items warm.

Q: Can I make a vegetarian Full English Breakfast?
A: Yes. Use vegetarian sausages, skip black pudding, and add grilled halloumi or beans for protein.

Q: What pan should I buy to cook this breakfast?
A: A sturdy nonstick frying pan helps cook sausages and eggs with less oil. Buy it here.

Full English Breakfast

A classic and hearty breakfast combining sausages, bacon, eggs, beans, and vegetables, perfect for a filling start to the day.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine British

Servings 2 servings

Calories 800 kcal

Ingredients

  

Protein

• 2 pieces sausages
• 2 pieces rashers of bacon
• 2 pieces eggs Fry to your liking
• 1 piece black pudding Optional

Vegetables

• 1 piece tomato, halved
• 1 cup baked beans Heated in a small pot
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced

Carbohydrates

• 2 slices toast or fried bread Spread with butter

Fat

• to taste butter For spreading on toast

Instructions

 

Preparation

• In a frying pan, cook the sausages over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
• In the same pan, cook the bacon until crispy, then add the sliced mushrooms and tomatoes, cooking until softened.
• Add the black pudding to the pan and cook for a few minutes on each side.
• In another pan, fry the eggs to your liking.
• Heat the baked beans in a small pot.

Serving

• Place sausages, bacon, eggs, beans, mushrooms, and tomato on one plate.
• Add toast or fried bread with a little butter.
• Serve hot with tea, coffee, or juice.

Notes

Cool leftovers quickly and put them in an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a pan or oven until hot. For a lighter option, grill instead of fry, and skip black pudding. Consider adding hash browns or beans with tomato sauce.

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