Breakfast Bun Recipe

Prepare bread

If using buns or granary muffins, slice them in half. Lightly butter cut faces (about 1 tbs butter total). If using flatbread, warm briefly later when fillings are nearly done (about 60 seconds in a dry skillet or 15 seconds per side in a microwave).

Toast buttered bun halves in a medium skillet or griddle over medium heat, 2–3 minutes per side, until golden. Remove and keep warm.

Cook sausages

If choosing sausages: heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat with 1 tbs oil. Add sausages and cook 10–12 minutes, turning frequently, until evenly browned and cooked through (internal temp 70°C/160°F). Place cooked sausages on paper towel to drain and keep warm.

Cook bacon

If choosing bacon: lay rashers in a cold skillet without crowding and turn heat to medium. Fry 3–5 minutes per side until crisped to your liking. Transfer to paper towel to drain. For oven method, bake on a tray at 200°C/400°F for 12–15 minutes for even crispness.

Sear mushrooms

Clean mushrooms with a damp towel and remove stems if large. Heat 2 tbs olive oil + 1 tbs butter in a skillet over medium-high. Add mushrooms cap-side down first and sear 3–4 minutes until browned. Flip and cook another 2–3 minutes.

Add minced garlic and thyme, season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook 1–2 minutes more until fragrant and mushrooms are tender. Remove from pan and keep warm.

Fry eggs (sunny-side or as preferred)

Heat 1 tbs butter in a nonstick skillet over medium. Crack eggs into the pan (work in batches if necessary). Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. For sunny-side, cook 2–3 minutes until whites are set and yolks still runny; for over-easy, flip carefully and cook another 20–30 seconds. Cover with a lid for 30–45 seconds if you want slightly set yolks.

Melt cheese

Place a slice of cheddar on each bottom bun or directly on each egg in the last 20–30 seconds of cooking. Cover pan briefly so cheese softens and melts.

Choose your base: toasted bun halves, warmed flatbread, or granary bread. Spread about 1 tsp ketchup and 1 tsp brown sauce (if using) on the bottom piece.

Layer in this order for each sandwich: bottom bread -> fresh spinach leaves (about 1/4 cup) -> protein: sausage (1 whole) OR 2 bacon rashers OR 1 seared mushroom cap -> fried egg with melted cheese on top. If making flatbread, fold or roll gently; for buns, place top half on and press lightly.

Serve immediately while hot with extra condiments on the side.