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This full English breakfast will transport you right into the coziest pub in London. This traditional English breakfast has everything the Brits use in their hearty breakfast: back bacon, sausage, runny eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, the tastiest baked beans, and blood pudding. You simply cannot go wrong with this for breakfast. Cheers!
So Long, London: Full English Breakfast at Home
I went to London for the very first time in 2017 and I absolutely fell head over heels in love with the city. I cannot even begin to explain the heart-bursting feeling I get whenever I think about London. There is something about the environment, atmosphere, and the people there that really steal my heart.
Of course, since it was my first trip to England, everyone told me that I 1. must have a full English breakfast, 2. do Sunday roast, and 3. have afternoon tea. You bet I did all three of those! Of all three of those on the list, the one I have brought home to the States is I often make this full English breakfast on the weekend because it has a little bit of everything and it’s so hearty! I love dipping my toast into the runny egg yolk and using it as a vessel to scoop the sweet and tangy beans.
Breaking it Down
Here is the full breakdown of what goes into the traditional English breakfast.
- Sausages – usually 2 generous sausage links.
- Back bacon – this is very different than the traditional bacon we have here in the United States. It kind of reminds me of Canadian bacon where it’s like a thicker round slice of ham.
- Eggs – runny yolk and all!
- Beans – oof, their beans are so good. They aren’t like American baked beans though so definitely get the Heinz!
- Tomatoes – not cherry or grape. Just regular beefy tomatoes.
- Mushrooms – brown or cremini or mini portobellos.
- Blood pudding – you’re not the only one that isn’t a fan, but for all intents and purposes, I had to include it because this is traditional. It is also known here in the United States as blood sausage in case you ask for blood pudding and they stare at you like you just spoke to them in Mandarin.
- Toast – make it extra thick and crusty for dipping.
If you’ve never been to England before or if you’re missing the traditional English breakfast, there it is in all its glory!
Serving Suggestions
We all know tea is the best accompaniment to a full English breakfast, but coffee is just as lovely. Or, you know, a gin and tonic or Pimm’s cup to start the day, haha
Full English Breakfast
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 slices back bacon, cooked to your desired level of doneness
- 2 fresh pork sausage links
- 14.1 ounce (400 g) can of English Heinz Baked Beans
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large slices of tomatoes
- ⅔ cup (64 g) sliced mushrooms
- Blood pudding, optional
Instructions
- In a cast iron skillet, cook back bacon to your desired level of doneness. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place on a plate with a paper towel to drain. Set aside.6 slices back bacon
- In the same skillet over medium-high heat, cook pork sausages until completely cooked through. You may cook the blood pudding at the same time if you are using it. Once all cooked through, remove from the skillet and set on the plate with the bacon.2 fresh pork sausage links, Blood pudding
- Cook the sliced mushrooms over medium-high heat until softened and tender. Add the tomato slices in while mushrooms are cooking. Once the mushrooms and tomatoes are done cooking, place on the plate with the bacon and sausages.⅔ cup (64 g) sliced mushrooms, 2 large slices of tomatoes
- Add the baked beans to the skillet and let simmer on medium-low heat until the mixture is slightly thicker and darker, about 5 minutes.14.1 ounce (400 g) can of English Heinz Baked Beans
- Add the eggs on top of the beans and cook through to desired doneness, about 3-5 minutes.2 large eggs
- Add everything (bacon, sausages, blood pudding, mushrooms, and tomatoes) back to skillet then serve with toast!
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GOSH this sounds amazing. I love an english breakfast and this looks classic, cozy, and perfect.
I love eggs with British baked beans! I’ve actually found the British Heinz baked beans (in the blue tin!) at World Market and at my local Ralph’s. So you might not have to order from Amazon. At the supermarket, they’re in the “ethnic” foods section.
I’m gonna have to keep my eyes peeled! We have a World Market down the street so I’m going to check there next time too :)
Now this is how you do breakfast!
This looks so amazing, I’m going to have to order some beans and try it! Happy Birthday!
Thank you! I hope you do try it!
Happy birthday to you! Josh would love this for breakfast!
What a gorgeous skillet breakfast!! ….hope you had a great birthday!!
Happy Birthday! I think you’re on to something when you say that the older you get, the more you understand what living life to the fullest means to you. I guess your 20s are for figuring that out and your 30s are for applying it. However, I turn 30 in June and I still don’t quite have that figured out.
Thank you! yes, that is so true!
Happy Birthday! Love English breakfast and really loved Duck & Waffle when I went to London three years ago. I remember that apprehension about leaving my 20’s, but I think you’ll love your 30’s even more. You’ll experience more, gain more wisdom, etc. Plus the house!
Thank you! I miss London!
Happy birthday! The 30s aren’t bad at all but it was that year I had to start coloring my hair and I’ve had to change up my skincare routine now that I’m approaching 40 next year.
Also, that breakfast looks amazing.
Thank you so much! :)
HAPPY BDAY!!!! as I tenured 30 year old (mine was last May!) I can definitely say that your 30’s are actually pretty cool — the first week might freak you out (totally normal) but then you realize hey, I made it through my 20’s, I’m doing what I want out of life, and I’m healthy — nothing to complain about ;)
have the best day!! xo
Thank you!! :) you’re so sweet!