Bigger Piggies

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3

Bigger Piggies recipe for a hearty breakfast

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

437

Sugar

Fat

36g

Bigger Piggies are a hearty breakfast option that are perfect for anyone looking for a filling and satisfying meal. They are a combination of bacon, mushroom, and tomato sauce that are sure to please your taste buds. They are quick and easy to make, and are perfect for a lazy weekend morning when you have a little extra time to spend in the kitchen. While they may not be the healthiest breakfast choice, they are a great way to satisfy your cravings for something savory and delicious.

Instructions

1.	Fry the bacon over a medium heat until crispy. Remove from the pan, reserving the bacon fat in the pan.
2.	Add the butter to the pan and melt. Add in the mushrooms and fry for 2-3 minutes until softened.
3.	Stir through the crushed tomatoes, mixed herbs, and season with salt and pepper.
4.	Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened.
5.	Stir through the breadcrumbs and enough beaten egg to bind the mixture together.
6.	Divide the mixture into 8 portions, and shape each portion into a patty.
7.	Fry the patties in the bacon fat over a medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.

PROS

Bigger Piggies are a delicious and hearty breakfast option.
With their combination of bacon, mushrooms, and tomato sauce, they are sure to satisfy your hunger and taste buds.

They are also easy to make and only require a few ingredients.

CONS

As with any bacon-based meal, Bigger Piggies are quite high in fat and calories.

They should be enjoyed in moderation and balanced with other healthy food choices.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Bigger Piggies are not particularly healthy, they do contain some beneficial nutrients.
Mushrooms are low in calories and packed with vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin D, potassium, and copper.
Tomatoes are a good source of antioxidants, Vitamin C, and potassium.
Bacon, while high in fat, does contain protein and important nutrients such as Vitamin B12 and zinc.

	8 slices bacon
	1 can crushed tomatoes
	1/2 ounce butter
	2 ounces mushrooms , chopped
	3 ounces soft white breadcrumbs
	salt and pepper
	1/2 teaspoon mixed herbs
	beaten egg ( , to bind )