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Nutritional Values
850kcal
45gProtein
50gCarbs
50gFat
8gFibre
500 gServing
* Per serving · 500 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
🥚 Eggs
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Full English Breakfast
How to order / say it
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Full English Breakfast — [Full English Breakfast]
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I'd like the full English breakfast, please.
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A hearty breakfast consisting of bacon, eggs, sausages, beans, and more.
Why try it?
This dish epitomizes the traditional British breakfast, providing a fulfilling and varied meal to start the day. In Oxford, enjoying a Full English Breakfast connects you to centuries of British hospitality and morning routines.
How it tastes
Savory and rich with a balance of textures from the crispiness of bacon, the smoothness of eggs, and the burst of flavor from baked beans. It's typically served hot, offering a hearty and satisfying breakfast.
Origin & History — first documented: 1800
The Full English Breakfast dates back to the 13th century with the gentry. By the Victorian era, it became a common staple among all classes. Its iconic status rose in the 19th century, and it's been an emblem of traditional British cuisine ever since.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥩 100 g bacon
- 🥚 2 large eggs
- 🥩 150 g sausages
- 🫘 150 g baked beans
- 🥕 1 medium tomato
- 🥕 100 g mushrooms
- 🌾 2 slices toast
Method
- 1 Fry the bacon and sausages in a hot pan until fully cooked.
- 2 Add mushrooms and sliced tomatoes to the pan and cook until soft.
- 3 Cook eggs to your preference: fried, scrambled, or poached.
- 4 Serve with baked beans and toasted bread.
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