Is there anything better than waking up on a lazy weekend morning to the smell of bacon sizzling in the pan? 

For many of us, bacon and eggs are more than just breakfast — they’re a weekend tradition. Whether it’s a quiet Saturday morning with a coffee, a big family breakfast or a Sunday brunch with friends, it’s a simple meal that always hits the spot. 

And when you’re working with great ingredients, you don’t need to overcomplicate things. 

At Mornington Prime Cuts, we’re proud of our quality house-made bacon, made with care for that classic smoky, savoury flavour. Pair it with fresh local eggs, and you’ve got everything you need for a breakfast that tastes as good as a weekend should feel. 

Classic Bacon & Eggs 

• Serves: 2
• Prep time: 5 minutes
• Cooking time: 10 minutes 

Ingredients 

• 6–8 rashers of Mornington Prime Cuts house-made bacon
• 4 fresh local eggs
• 2 thick slices of sourdough or your favourite crusty bread
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• Fresh chives or parsley, to serve
• Tomato, avocado or sautéed mushrooms, optional 

Method  

1. Cook the bacon.
   Place a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until golden and crisp around the edges, turning once or twice as it cooks.
   For softer bacon, cook it for a little less time. If you like it with plenty of crunch, let it go until beautifully crisp. 

2. Toast the bread.
   While the bacon is cooking, toast your sourdough until golden. A generous spread of butter while it’s still warm is highly recommended.  

3. Cook the eggs.
   Add a little butter to a clean section of the pan or a separate frying pan. Crack in the eggs and cook them your favourite way — sunny-side up, fried or scrambled all work beautifully.
   Season with a little salt and plenty of freshly cracked black pepper. 

4. Build your breakfast.
   Place the warm toast on two plates and top with the eggs and generous rashers of house-made bacon. Add your choice of tomato, avocado or mushrooms, then finish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
   Pour yourself a coffee, sit down and enjoy. 

The Mornington Prime Cuts Tip  

Good bacon makes good bacon and eggs. 

Our house-made bacon is prepared with care to give you that delicious combination of savoury flavour, smoky goodness and the perfect texture when cooked. 

For the eggs, we love using fresh local eggs. Their rich yolks and freshness are the perfect match for our bacon and make a noticeable difference to such a simple breakfast. 

And remember — there’s no need to wait for the weekend. Sometimes a Tuesday morning deserves a proper bacon and egg breakfast too! 

Keep It Simple  

Bacon and eggs is proof that great food doesn’t need to be complicated. 

Start with quality local ingredients, cook them with a little care and let the flavour speak for itself. 

So this weekend, skip the complicated brunch recipes, grab some Mornington Prime Cuts house-made bacon and fresh local eggs, put the kettle on and enjoy one of life’s simplest pleasures. 

Looking for the perfect weekend breakfast? Come and see the team at Mornington Prime Cuts for our house-made bacon and fresh local eggs. Quality ingredients, local produce and good old-fashioned butcher service – just the way we like it.