What do you drink with an Irish breakfast?

Traditionally, tea and orange juice are served with Irish breakfast. Fun fact: Did you know the Irish drink more tea than the English?

What is the difference between English and Irish breakfast?

While these two breakfasts are very similar, there are a few key differences between the two. English breakfast is served with fried bread, whereas Irish is served with soda bread. Irish breakfast is also served with white and black pudding, which is less common with an English breakfast.

Traditional Full Irish Breakfast Recipe

Name: Traditional Full Irish Breakfast
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients: 8 breakfast sausages; 4 eggs; 4 tomatoes; 8 pieces bacon; 1 can pork and beans; 1 container of sliced mushrooms; 4 frozen hashbrowns; 1/2 tbsp butter; soda bread

Traditional Full Irish Breakfast

A plate with an Irish Breakfast laid out.

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A traditional full Irish breakfast is a rich and hearty meal perfect for a weekend breakfast or a cozy weeknight dinner. This spread is the ultimate comfort food that's worth keeping in your back pocket.

Author: Ashley
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Breakfast
Method: Stove
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

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8 breakfast sausages
4 eggs
4 tomatoes
8 pieces bacon
1 can pork and beans
1 container of sliced mushrooms
4 frozen hashbrowns
1/2 tbsp butter
soda bread

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Instructions

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the sausages and cook until browned. Remove from heat and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
In the same pan, add the bacon. Fry until crispy. Remove from heat and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
Add 1/2 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Sauté the mushrooms and tomatoes for a few minutes or until tender.
Fry the eggs in the skillet. For sunny-side up with a runny yolk, heat the pan over medium-high heat. Drop the eggs onto the hot pan and cover. Turn the heat down to medium-low and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the eggs reach the desired consistency.
Heat the hashbrowns according to the package directions.
Heat the pork and beans according to the directions on the can.
Serve all of the cooked ingredients with a side of soda bread.

Equipment

skillet

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Notes

This recipe can easily be adapted for however many people you are cooking for.

For the bacon, you can also cook it using the oven frying method. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lay the strips of bacon on top. Cook the bacon for 10-20 minutes or until crispy.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 grams
Unsaturated Fat: 0

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