Entree: United Kingdom – England - London & Southeast – Full English Breakfast (A hearty plated cooked breakfast of eggs, bacon, sausages, mushrooms, tomatoes, baked beans and toast)

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 25 min

Total 40 min

Ingredients

- 8 slices back bacon (rashers), approx. 8 oz (225 g)
- 4 pork breakfast sausages, approx. 2.5 oz (70 g) each
- 4 large eggs, approx. 2.0 oz (57 g) each
- 1 can 14 oz (400 g) baked beans
- 8 oz (225 g) chestnut or button mushrooms, halved if large
- 2 large tomatoes, halved, approx. 10 oz (280 g) total
- 8 slices bread for toast
- 8 oz (225 g) black pudding, sliced (optional)
- 4 tbsp (57 g) unsalted butter (for frying and toast)
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil or drizzle of sunflower oil (for frying)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Bring a medium saucepan of baked beans to a gentle simmer over low heat, uncovered, stirring occasionally to keep warm.
2. Heat a large heavy frying pan or griddle over medium heat and add 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil. Add the sausages and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 12–15 minutes. Transfer to a warm plate and keep warm.
3. In the same pan, add the bacon rashers and cook to your desired crispness, about 3–5 minutes per side for back bacon. Transfer to the warm plate with the sausages.
4. Add the black pudding slices (if using) and cook 2–3 minutes per side until crisp at the edges, then transfer to the warm plate.
5. Add the mushrooms to the pan with 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter and a pinch of salt; sauté until golden and tender, about 4–5 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish.
6. Place the tomato halves cut-side down in the pan and cook until slightly caramelized, about 3–4 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper, then transfer to the serving dish.
7. Meanwhile, toast the bread and butter each slice with remaining 2 tbsp (28 g) butter or serve butter on the side.
8. Wipe the pan if necessary, add a little butter or oil, and fry the eggs to preference (sunny-side up or over-easy) about 2–4 minutes.
9. Arrange eggs, bacon, sausages, grilled tomato, mushrooms, black pudding and baked beans on warm plates with toast on the side. Season eggs and mushrooms with freshly ground black pepper and serve immediately.