Experience a traditional Irish breakfast with a modern twist in this Ulster Fry Tray Bake. Perfectly designed for serving a crowd, this hearty dish brings all the classic elements of an Ulster Fry together, meticulously pre-cooked and assembled for a convenient, crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
🫒 Olive Oil: For brushing the baking tray
🥔 8 pre-cooked Potato Farls, triangular slices
🥓 16 slices of homemade Back Bacon, baked
⚫️ 8 slices of homemade Black Pudding
🌭 8 pre-cooked Pork Sausages, halved
🍞 8 pieces of pre-cooked Soda Bread, with jam jar indentation
🍅 16-24 halves of roasted Tomatoes
🍄 Sautéed Mushrooms, whole or quartered
🥚 8 large Vital Farms Pasture Raised Eggs
🌿 Fresh Parsley, small sprig for garnish
🫘 Baked Beans, optional, served on the side
Instructions
1- Preparation:
- Ensure all components (potato farls, bacon, black pudding, sausages, soda bread, tomatoes, and mushrooms) are pre-cooked.
2- Tray Assembly:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Generously oil a large rectangular stainless steel baking tray using a red silicone brush.
- Arrange the 8 potato farls evenly on the tray.
- Place two slices of back bacon on each potato farl.
- Top bacon with a slice of black pudding.
- Position half-sausages on either side of each farl.
- Place soda bread with jam jar indentation on each portion.
- Tuck tomato halves under assembled portions and fill tray gaps with sautéed mushrooms.
3- Warming:
- Place the tray in the oven for approximately 30 minutes.
4- Egg Preparation:
- Concurrently, fry the eggs using a slotted spatula with a silver/grey handle, to preferred doneness: over easy, medium, or hard.
5- Final Assembly:
- Remove the tray from the oven.
- Top each soda bread piece with a fried egg.
- Garnish the tray's center with fresh parsley.
6- Serving:
- Use a slotted spatula to transfer each portion onto a white, square-ish plate.
- Add extra mushrooms or serve baked beans on the side.
- Enjoy with a cup of hot tea.
Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35-40 minutes
Servings: 8
Equipment:
🍽️ Baking Tray
🍴 Silicone Brush
🥄 Small Metal Serving Spoon
🍳 Slotted Spatula
🥄 Pepper Grinder
🥤 Jam Jar
Cooking Tips
- Ensure thorough pre-cooking of all ingredients for efficiency.
- Customize egg doneness to preference for each guest.
- Carefully oil the baking tray to prevent sticking.
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