In a medium sauce pan, whisk together milk, flour, mustard and butter, then slowly bring mixture to a boil, continuing to whisk until mixture thickens. Let simmer for 1 minute, then stir in half of the cheese and any seasonings you like. Set aside.

Preheat the oven to 375 F.

Fill a large frying pan with salted water, add the vinegar and bring to the boil. Meanwhile, empty the beans into a pan and bring to the boil, simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Crack the eggs onto two saucers, then when the water is simmering, tip them into the pan, reduce the heat so the water gently bubbles around the eggs, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, depending on how you like your eggs cooked.

Meanwhile, toast the bread. Arrange the toast on two heatproof serving plates, top with the baked beans, then a place a poached egg on top of each. Spoon over the cheese sauce, then sprinkle over the remaining cheese. Place the whole plate in the oven (or better yet, a toaster oven) at about 375 F. and cook for 2 to 6 minutes, until golden.


The Brits are breakfast lovers too. This recipe is fantastic.

Mr Breakfast would like to thank The Boss for this recipe.

Overall Average Rating = 5 (out of 5)

Based on 7 votes.

From Oggie

Try this using two eggs beaten with a little milk plus black pepper. Cook as scrambled egg in non stick small frying pan, then, when thickening, add half teaspoon English mustard and cheddar cheese. Serve on toast. Delicious.

Comment submitted: 9/29/2019 (#20860)



From Franny4U

I'm familiar with this, but without the beans. Is that a British thing?

Comment submitted: 10/15/2013 (#16846)



From Burdinski

Rating (out of 5):

Not that great. Didn't like it as much as others.

Comment submitted: 12/14/2012 (#14959)



From Toastfiend (Team Breakfast Member)

Rating (out of 5):

I did this with some leftover black beans and it was a winner.

Comment submitted: 4/25/2012 (#13843)



From Bud W.

Rating (out of 5):

Baked beans are an interesting addition. I like beans on toast so it wasn't a hard sell for me. I put it all under the broiler for 2 minutes before eating. Good recipe. And please... nobody use Cheese Whiz. I tried that once when I was desperate for late-night breakfast. Not the way to go. Believe me.

Comment submitted: 10/22/2011 (#13059)



From Logan

Rating (out of 5):

Really good. I say screw the water and just use a dash of vinegar. That's what I'll do next time.

Otherwise, awesome.

Comment submitted: 10/14/2008 (#6596)



From ElizaPearl (Team Breakfast Member)

Rating (out of 5):

except for the beans part

Comment submitted: 9/13/2008 (#6449)



From call me crazy

Rating (out of 5):

What would you need nutrients and sperm production for on death row?

Comment submitted: 9/4/2008 (#6390)



From eggcup (Team Breakfast Member)

Rating (out of 5):

If i was on death row then this is the dish i would have. It's totally full of nutrients and good for sperm production.

Comment submitted: 8/17/2007 (#3388)

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