This Breakfast Crumpet Burger will warm your soul, soothe a hangover and elevate your brunch game to legendary status.
This recipe is in collaboration with Iceland
I’m genuinely proud of this breakfast creation. The layers combine contrasting textures and flavours that work beautifully together — especially when you need something comforting after a late night.
Imagine the stack: start with a sourdough crumpet, toasted twice until crisp. I like them on the crunchy side. Place the hot, buttered crumpet on the plate and be aware that hot crumpets can make plates sweat; serving on a wooden board helps avoid a soggy bottom.
Yes, using a chopping board as a plate is practical as well as stylish.
In a small bowl, mash half a ripe avocado with about 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. The lemon keeps the avocado from browning and adds a bright, fresh note to the flavour profile.
Next comes the egg. You can fry or poach it — I poached two eggs in a pan using poaching rings to achieve neat, photo-ready results. Poaching takes a little more effort, but the silky yolk is worth it.
Add crispy, grilled smoked streaky bacon for a salty, crunchy contrast. Layer the bacon over the eggs, then finish with a second toasted crumpet as the lid. For maximum decadence, spread a little salted butter on the top crumpet before closing the burger.
I recommend eating this with a knife and fork — it’s delicious, but messy if you try to pick it up.
Make this Breakfast Crumpet Burger your weekend brunch mission. If you try it, feel free to share a photo on social channels.
Breakfast Crumpet Burger
I’m grateful to Iceland for introducing me to their Luxury Sourdough Crumpets. These have a noticeable advantage in flavour and texture: they’re dairy-free, and include oat grains, sunflower and flax seeds for added bite and interest.
These sourdough crumpets are part of Iceland’s new bakery range. I enjoyed them so much I plan to try more items from the line; they are available in store and for online delivery.
brunch
British
Breakfast crumpet burger
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2
crumpets -
1/2
avocado
ripe -
1
teaspoon
lemon juice -
2
rashers
smoked streaky bacon -
1 or 2
eggs - a little butter
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Toast the crumpets at full heat. Repeat if you prefer them extra crispy.
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Mash the avocado with lemon juice and spread it over the buttered bottom crumpet.
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Poach or fry the eggs and place them on top of the avocado.
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Add the bacon on top of the eggs and finish with the second crumpet. Spread a little salted butter on the top crumpet for extra richness.
Calories from Fat 414
Huge thanks to Iceland for sponsoring this recipe and allowing me to continue bringing you tasty recipes. As always, all thoughts (and leftovers!) are my own.
Jane x