Toad in the Hole

Directions

1. 1
   Using a knife, biscuit cutter or similar circular object close to the size of a sausage patty (a pint glass works pretty well), cut a hole in the middle of each slice of bread.
2. 2
   The hole should be the same size or just slightly larger than the patty.
3. 3
   Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high, then add sausage patties, fry until warmed through and browned on both sides and set aside.
4. 4
   Lower heat to medium and melt the butter in the pan.
5. 5
   When the butter is hot and foaming, add the bread to the pan and place the sausage patties in the holes.
6. 6
   Crack an egg on top of the sausage patty and allow white to set completely, about 2 minutes.
7. 7
   Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
8. 8
   Quickly flip each slice of bread over and fry on the other side for about a minute, then flip egg side up and serve immediately.