Eggy BLT crumpets recipe
A twist on two classic dishes, this quick yet delicious breakfast is the ultimate indulgence. Cooking the bacon in the oven makes it extra crisp, but you can grill or fry it, if you prefer.
See method- Serves 4
- 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook
- 204 calories / serving
Ingredients
- 6 rashers Tesco Finest sweet and smoky bacon
- 3 tomatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- pinch of salt
- fresh black pepper
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 tsp butter
- 4 crumpets
- handful rocket leaves
Each serving contains
- Energy
- 855kJ 204.0kcal
- Fat
- 11g
- Saturates
- 4g
- Salt
- 2.0g
- Sugars
- 4g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 18.6gProtein 9.7gFibre 2.0g
Method
- Heat oven to gas 7, 220°C, fan 200°C.
- Line a baking tray with nonstick baking paper. Arrange the bacon on one side and thetomatoes, cut-side up, on the other side.
- Lay another sheet of nonstick baking paper over the bacon, then weigh down with a smaller tray or an ovenproof dish. Drizzle the tomatoes with thebalsamic vinegar, season with salt and pepper, and roast for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, beat the egg with the milk and some salt and pepper. Heat the butter in a non-stick frying pan. Dip the crumpets in the eggy mixture, tuning to coat them. Once the butter is foaming, fry the crumpets for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden.
- Divide the crumpets between two plates, top with a handful ofrocketand arrange the tomatoes on the side. Remove the tray or dish from on top of the bacon and, if you would like it even crispier, return to the oven for 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately, drizzled with any juices from the tomatoes.
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- As part of a healthy balanced diet, we recommend this recipe for a special occasion or treat.
