Your Choice Of Sausage Patties, Links, Bacon Or Ham, Served With 2 Eggs And Toast Recipe

Sausage patties

Heat a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add a teaspoon of oil if your patties are very lean. Place 4 sausage patties in the skillet without crowding. Cook 3–4 minutes per side, flipping once, until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) and exterior is nicely browned. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.

Sausage links

Place 4 links in a cold skillet, then turn heat to medium. Cook, turning occasionally, 10–12 minutes until browned on all sides and cooked through (internal temp 160°F/71°C). Reduce heat if they brown too quickly. Transfer to a plate and tent to keep warm.

Bacon

Lay 4 bacon strips in a cold skillet in a single layer. Turn heat to medium and cook 4–6 minutes, flipping occasionally, until crispness reaches your preference. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain and keep warm.

Ham

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add 2 ham slices and sear 1–2 minutes per side until warmed and lightly caramelized. Transfer to plate and keep warm.

Wipe the skillet lightly if needed and lower heat to medium. Add 1 tablespoon butter and let it melt and foam. Crack 2 large eggs into a small bowl (or directly into the skillet) and gently slide into the pan. For sunny-side-up: cook undisturbed 2–3 minutes until whites are set but yolks still runny; season with 1/8–1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp pepper. For over-easy: cook whites until set (~2 minutes), flip gently and cook 15–30 seconds more. For over-medium/over-hard: cook longer until yolk reaches desired doneness. Remove eggs to the plate with the cooked protein and tent with foil to keep warm.

While the eggs cook (or in a toaster), toast 2 slices of bread until golden to your liking. Spread 1 tsp butter on the hot toast so it melts. Cut toast diagonally if desired and place on the plate alongside the protein and eggs.

Arrange the chosen protein, 2 eggs, and 2 slices of buttered toast on a plate. Sprinkle optional chopped parsley over eggs for color. Serve with ketchup, hot sauce, or additional condiments on the side. Estimated portion serves 1 adult.