The World in Breakfast Dishes

Full English – United Kingdom

Most people assume that the English just eat baked beans on toast for breakfast. Although they’re a part of the full English breakfast, they’re not the only ingredients. There’s a lot more to a “proper” full English. Grilled sausages, eggs sunny-side-up, grilled mushrooms, hash browns, a few pieces of thick bacon, and a grilled tomato. And don’t forget a cup of tea (or coffee)! Despite it being an English “breakfast,” it’s usually available until well past lunchtime, as it is a popular choice any time of the day.

The Scottish have their own version – it is somewhat less widely available, but it includes black pudding. Be careful though – this has nothing to do with actual pudding and is in fact a type of sausage. For tourists, they often also include the well-known haggis – this is rarely eaten by locals though.

Sound like a bit much? Well, it is. Most places that do an English breakfast let you pick what you actually want to eat – not many could polish off all of that in one meal! One of the most popular versions is bacon, sausages, hash browns, and beans on toast. The English do like their beans!

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