Description
Classic Breakfast Eggy Crumpets bring a delightful twist to your morning meal, combining crispy crumpets with fluffy scrambled eggs for a satisfying start to your day. Perfect for lazy weekends or quick weekday breakfasts, this recipe is easily customizable to suit your taste. Whether you enjoy them sweet or savory, these eggy crumpets promise to elevate your breakfast experience and leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick crumpets
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (chives or parsley) – optional
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter until bubbly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, salt, and pepper until frothy.
- Toast crumpets until golden brown; place them in the skillet.
- Pour the egg mixture over each crumpet, allowing them to soak.
- If desired, sprinkle cheese on top while cooking.
- Cook until eggs are set but still slightly runny on top, about 3-4 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eggy crumpet (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 300mg