If you were asked to name one part of a Full English Breakfast that you simply couldn’t go without, what would you say?
The verdict is in and it appears that the one thing most Brits can agree on is that bacon is the star of our fry ups. According to new survey data, it is the most favoured part of a Full English, with 29% of respondents saying they needed it on their plate.
Bacon narrowly beat sausage, which took second place in the rankings (21%) and coming in third was a fried egg (17%).
The survey, conducted by HelloFresh to celebrate English Breakfast Day (December 2), polled adults from all around the UK on their breakfast preferences.
Surprisingly, one in twenty prefer the black pudding for breakfast over beans, while mushrooms have been identified as the UK's preferred vegetable addition, topping tomatoes which were the least popular item, receiving only 2% of the vote.
Full English Breakfast Items, Ranked From Most To Least Popular
The data also highlighted some notable regional divides, too. People in Glasgow and Liverpool ranked sausages higher than bacon, but the two were equally popular in Belfast, where the classic fry breakfast is known as an Irish Breakfast and Ulster Breakfast with added ingredients like fried soda bread, potato pancakes and white pudding.
Mimi Morley, Recipe Development Manager at HelloFresh said: “Over the years, thousands of households have made the full English breakfast a tradition! Whether it's fuel for physical labour, a hangover cure or a weekend treat, you can always count on this hearty platter.
And now, there are lots of options for alternative recipes to the traditional dish, making it even more sought after amongst Brits! But if you are bored of the same old sausages and beans, we’ve been able to find the best-tasting additions you can try at home.”
Mimi Morley and the HelloFresh team have compiled two twists for you to add to your next cooked breakfast.
Avocado Toast
If you’re wanting to add a healthier twist to your brekkie, spreading some creamy avocado on your toast will do the trick! Packed with proteins, healthy fats, and nutrients, it makes the perfect addition to this dish and it’s super simple, yet so tasty! Top the avocado toast with the fried egg and garnish with your favourite seasonings.
Bacon Hash Browns
Finely chop the bacon up and add to your mixing bowl of potatoes and onions, pop in your flour, milk, egg and seasoning of your choice to create that exquisite toast potato flavour. Mix well before dividing into squares. To cook, heat the oil in a frying pan, you can use butter as well if desired and wait until sizzling, gently fry on either side for a couple of minutes or until the edges turn golden. Work in batches if needed.
Mimi saidf “The crunch of the bacon adds so much to the hash browns that you don’t need anything else! It’s a great way to elevate the flavour of the potatoes and makes the ideal complement to your dish if you’re bored of the same old ingredients.”
