Q1: Can I make a Full English Breakfast without meat?

Yes, you can easily make a vegetarian version by substituting sausages and bacon with plant-based alternatives or grilled halloumi. The rest of the ingredients—beans, eggs, toast, mushrooms, and tomatoes—are already vegetarian-friendly.

Q2: What kind of beans are used in a Full English Breakfast?

Traditional Full English Breakfasts use canned baked beans, usually in a tomato-based sauce. Heinz is the most popular brand in the UK, but you can also make your own with white beans, tomatoes, onions, and a touch of sugar.

Q3: What’s the best bread to use for this breakfast?

Any type of bread works, but white, whole wheat, sourdough, or a thick-cut loaf like Pullman toast best. You can pan-fry it with butter or use a toaster for convenience.

Q4: How do I know when the sausages are fully cooked?

Sausages are done when they are golden brown on the outside and no longer pink in the center. For extra assurance, use a meat thermometer—internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C) for pork or chicken sausages.

Full English Breakfast

Name: Full English Breakfast
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 4 slices of bread; 1 cup baked beans (canned or homemade); 4 chicken sausages; 2 medium tomatoes; 8 mushrooms; 4 large eggs; 1 tbsp oil; 1 tbsp butter; Salt, to taste; Black pepper, to taste; 2 spring onions (optional, for garnish)

Description

A classic Full English Breakfast featuring eggs, sausages, baked beans, toast, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Perfect for a hearty and easy morning meal.

Ingredients

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4 slices of bread
1 cup baked beans (canned or homemade)
4 chicken sausages
2 medium tomatoes
8 mushrooms
4 large eggs
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp butter
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
2 spring onions (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

Heat the baked beans in a small saucepan or prepare homemade beans by simmering cooked white beans with tomato sauce, onions, garlic, and seasonings.
Toast the bread slices in a pan with butter or in a toaster until golden and crispy. Set aside.
In a large frying pan, heat oil. Add chicken sausages and cook over medium heat until browned and cooked through.
Add halved tomatoes and mushrooms to the same pan. Cook until the mushrooms are golden and the tomatoes are slightly charred. Push them to the side of the pan.
Add butter to the pan and crack in the eggs. Fry over low heat until whites are set. Season with salt and pepper.
Plate the breakfast with sausages, eggs, toast, beans, mushrooms, and tomatoes. Garnish with chopped spring onions if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Use canned baked beans for convenience or make your own for more flavor control.
Vegetarian sausages can be substituted for a meat-free version.
Cook eggs on low heat for better texture and to avoid overcooking the yolk.
A cast-iron pan gives a better sear on sausages and vegetables.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Frying
Cuisine: British

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 906 kcal
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 2723 mg
Fat: 51 g
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
Trans Fat: 0.3 g
Carbohydrates: 66 g
Fiber: 11 g
Protein: 52 g
Cholesterol: 516 mg