Australian Fry
A hearty, all-in-one pan breakfast loaded with crispy bacon, golden eggs, and caramelized onions. This Australian classic brings the whole family together on lazy weekend mornings.
For 4 servings
- prep
Prep all ingredients for quick cooking.
1.Halve the tomatoes. Slice the mushrooms thick.2.Lay out bacon, sausages, eggs, bread, and butter near the stove.3.Get the pan heating — you want it ready to go. - fry · ~15 min
Cook the sausages first.
1.Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.2.Add the sausages and cook, turning every 3-4 minutes, until deeply browned and cooked through (12-15 minutes).3.Remove sausages, keep warm on a plate loosely covered with foil.TIPPierce sausages once with a fork if they start to split, but try to avoid it — it keeps the juices in. - fry · ~6 min
Fry the bacon until crispy.
1.In the same pan with the sausage fat, lay in the bacon slices in a single layer.2.Cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crisped to your liking.3.Remove bacon, keep warm with the sausages. - saute · ~6 min
Sauté mushrooms and tomatoes.
1.Tip the sliced mushrooms into the pan. Cook 3-4 minutes until browned and any released water has evaporated.2.Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.3.Place tomato halves cut-side down and sizzle 2 minutes until caramelized and soft.4.Remove mushrooms and tomatoes, keep warm. - fry · ~3 min
Fry the eggs sunny side up.
1.Add 1 tbsp butter to the pan and let it foam.2.Crack the eggs gently into the pan, spacing them apart.3.Fry 2-3 minutes until the whites are set but yolks are still runny.4.Season lightly with salt and pepper.TIPSpoon the hot butter over the egg whites to help them set without overcooking the yolk. - assemble · ~2 min
Toast the bread and plate everything up.
1.While eggs are cooking, pop the bread into the toaster and toast until golden.2.Spread generously with butter.3.Divide sausages, bacon, eggs, mushrooms, and tomatoes evenly between 4 plates.4.Add a buttered toast slice to each plate and serve immediately.
What to keep in mind.
7 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.
- 1Use a large, heavy-based pan to avoid overcrowding and ensure even browning.
- 2Cook sausages on medium heat, turning only after a good crust forms, to keep them juicy.
- 3Let the bacon render in its own fat for extra crispiness—no need to add extra oil.
- 4Don't move the mushrooms until they've had time to brown; stirring too early makes them steam.
- 5Spoon hot butter over the egg whites to set them without flipping or overcooking the yolk.
- 6Toast the bread just before serving so it stays crunchy under the eggs and bacon.
- 7You can prep all ingredients the night before for a faster morning cook.
Adapt it for your goals.
Vegetarian
Replace bacon with 2 thick slices of halloumi (fried until golden) and sausages with plant-based or veggie sausages. The halloumi gives the same salty, crispy edge.
low carb / ketoLow-carb / keto
Serve the fry-up on a bed of wilted spinach or roasted vegetables instead of toast, and skip the bread entirely. The dish remains filling from the protein and fat.
gluten freeGluten-free
Use gluten-free sausages and bread, or substitute the toast with a gluten-free English muffin or a crisp potato rosti.
Why this is on our healthy list.
High-quality protein
Eggs, bacon, and beef sausages provide complete proteins essential for muscle repair and satiety throughout the morning.
Rich in B vitamins
Mushrooms are a natural source of B vitamins (riboflavin, niacin), while pork and beef supply B12, supporting energy metabolism.
Tomatoes for lycopene
Cooking the tomatoes slightly concentrates their lycopene, an antioxidant linked to heart and skin health.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, thick pork, chicken, or lamb sausages work well. For best results, choose a good-quality snag with a high meat content so it stays moist.
