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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.
