Description
These Classic Breakfast Eggy Crumpets are a delicious twist on traditional crumpets, perfect for a savory breakfast. The crumpets are soaked in a flavorful egg mixture and fried to golden perfection, then topped with your favorite ingredients for a satisfying morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Eggy Crumpets:
- 4 crumpets
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon butter or oil for frying
Optional Toppings:
- Grated cheddar cheese
- Crispy bacon
- Sliced avocado
- Brown sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Soak the Crumpets: Place crumpets in the egg mixture and press lightly to soak, flipping to coat both sides well.
- Cook the Crumpets: Heat butter or oil in a large nonstick frying pan. Add soaked crumpets and cook until golden and set on the bottom. Fill the crumpet holes with any remaining egg mixture, then flip and cook the other side until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the eggy crumpets immediately with your choice of toppings.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped herbs, chili, or cheese to the egg mixture.
- Try serving with smoked salmon or sautéed mushrooms for a more indulgent breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 eggy crumpets
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 255 mg
