Sausage, 1 Egg, 1 Slice Toast Recipe

Preheat pan

Place a 8-10 inch nonstick or stainless steel skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon cooking oil and let it warm for about 30 seconds until shimmering.

Cook sausage patty

Add the sausage patty (or crumbled sausage) to the heated pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side without moving so it browns, then flip. If using a link, cook similarly turning frequently so it cooks through. Continue cooking 3-4 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) for pork or until no pink remains. If crumbled, break up and stir while browning until cooked through. Remove sausage to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.

Toast bread

While the sausage cooks or immediately after removing it, toast 1 slice of bread in a toaster to your desired doneness (medium recommended). Alternatively, place the bread in the same skillet over medium-low heat and toast 1-2 minutes per side, adding 1/2 teaspoon butter to the bread before toasting if desired.

Butter toast

Spread 1 teaspoon butter (or 1/2 teaspoon if using additional optional butter) on the hot toasted bread so it melts evenly.

Prepare skillet

Reduce heat to medium-low and, if needed, add a small dot of butter or a light spray of oil to the skillet so the egg doesn't stick (use some of the reserved butter or the remaining oil).

Fry egg (sunny-side or over-easy)

Crack 1 large egg into a small bowl to check for shells, then gently slide the egg into the skillet. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. For sunny-side-up: cook undisturbed 2-3 minutes until whites are set but yolk is runny. For over-easy: cook 2 minutes until whites set, carefully flip with a spatula and cook 15-30 seconds more for a runny yolk. For a firmer yolk, cook longer to desired doneness.

Finish

When the egg is cooked to your liking, slide it onto the plate with the warm sausage and buttered toast. If using, add a small spoonful of ketchup or a few drops of hot sauce on the side or atop the sausage.