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B&B breakfasts with a difference revealed in new book – featuring everything from sardines in custard to prawn stew

Michel Roux Jr and Prue Leith judged these dishes for the Tastiest Breakfast Awards - which includes knickerbocker glory and salmon mousse first thing in the morning

MOST people want a fry up when they stay the night at B&B – which is surely the whole point of a bed and breakfast.

But some B&Bs are serving up controversial things for breakfast – including sardines in custard.

 The Silver Jubilee B&B in Newquay's signature breakfast dish is sardines in savoury custard
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The Silver Jubilee B&B in Newquay's signature breakfast dish is sardines in savoury custardCredit: The Great British B&B Breakfast Cookbook

A new book called the Great British Breakfasts Cook Book lifts the lid on the weirdest things that are being served up and down the country for breakfast.

Some of it might turn your stomach - or give you some inspiration for tomorrow morning.

The entries are all from Eviivo's annual Tastiest B&B Breakfast awards and were judges by a panel including Michel Roux Jr, Prue Leith and Dan Lepard.

The book also gives people the recipes for the quirky dishes - although some might prove more popular than others.

 This knickerbocker glory made is made from muesli, yoghurt and fruit compote and is served at the Ambassador Townhouse in Southport
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This knickerbocker glory made is made from muesli, yoghurt and fruit compote and is served at the Ambassador Townhouse in SouthportCredit: The Great British B&B Breakfast Cookbook
 Smoked tofu kitchiri is an Indian dish that's served up at the Stonecroft Country Guest House in Derbyshire
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Smoked tofu kitchiri is an Indian dish that's served up at the Stonecroft Country Guest House in DerbyshireCredit: The Great British B&B Breakfast Cookbook

Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr said: “Britain’s B&Bs have experienced a renaissance in recent years and I was really impressed by the finalists for the tastiest breakfast award.

"I’ve always been passionate about good, authentic cooking and it’s great to see such a variety of breakfast dishes from B&B owners alongside traditional bacon and eggs.”

Michele Fitzpatrick, CEO of Eviivo, added: “We are delighted to publish this feast of recipes which demonstrate the care and extraordinary culinary craft of British B&B owners.

"There are recipes to suit all tastes – from the traditional to the exotic and for the carnivore and the vegetarian."

 Barclays Farmhouse in Kent serves up salmon mousse for breakfast
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Barclays Farmhouse in Kent serves up salmon mousse for breakfastCredit: The Great British B&B Breakfast Cookbook
 Red Lodge in Norfolk serves up shrimp ettouffee which is a traditional Creole dish
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Red Lodge in Norfolk serves up shrimp ettouffee which is a traditional Creole dishCredit: The Great British B&B Breakfast Cookbook

He continued: "Eviivo are proud to launch this book to coincide with National B&B Day and we are equally proud to be supporting the important work of the Family Holiday Association.”

While top chefs like Michel Roux Jr might be fans of fish and custard, fans of pudding will be licking their lips over the Ambassador Townhouse's knickerbocker glory.

Although it's less of a dessert than it might seem as it's made up from yoghurt, muesli and fruit compote.

Or you could tuck into salmon mousse for breakfast at the Barclay Farmhouse B&;B in Kent.

 Doginad duck egg, with chorizo and guacamole is on the menu at the Dog In A Doublet in Peterborough
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Doginad duck egg, with chorizo and guacamole is on the menu at the Dog In A Doublet in PeterboroughCredit: The Great British B&B Breakfast Cookbook
 Bayards Cove in Dartmouth is in the book for its deconstructed egg with mozzarella, avocado and chorizo
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Bayards Cove in Dartmouth is in the book for its deconstructed egg with mozzarella, avocado and chorizoCredit: The Great British B&B Breakfast Cookbook

And there's more seafood for breakfast at the Red Lodge which is serving up shrimp ettouffee, a traditional Creole dish.

It's not just breakfast which has been getting a radical makeover - Sun Online Travel previously revealed that there's a Guinness-flavoured burrito out there.

And if you're over in Paris, there's now a British brasserie which has been a surprise hit with the locals - who are loving its full English breakfasts.