Fosters Sausage and Egg Biscuit

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   Preheat the oven to 350F.

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   Form the sausage into 8 patties (about 2 ounces each).

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   Heat a large, dry nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side.

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   (There should be enough fat in the patties that you will not need to oil the pan.)

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   Remove the sausage, drain on a paper towel, and cover loosely to keep warm.

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   Split the biscuits in half.

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   Open the biscuits, arrange on a baking sheet, and cover the top halves with cheese slices, if using.

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   Place in the oven just until the biscuits are warm and the cheese is melted, 3 to 4 minutes.

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   While the biscuits are in the oven, return the skillet to the stove over medium heat.

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    If using butter instead of the sausage grease, wipe the skillet with a paper towel and add the butter.

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    Heat the fat until sizzling hot (see Know-how, page 100).

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    Crack the eggs into the skillet, one at a time, taking care not to break the yolks or overcrowd the skillet.

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    Reduce the heat to medium and fry until the whites are set, about 1 minute.

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    Using a spatula, carefully flip the eggs and fry the other sides until they are done to your liking, 30 seconds to 1 minute more.

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    Season the eggs with salt and pepper to taste.

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    Remove the biscuits from the oven and place a sausage patty on each bottom half.

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    Top each with a fried egg and a biscuit top.

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    Serve warm.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.