Prepare the Sausage Patties: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sausage meat with the salt, pepper, and optional dried sage or nutmeg. Mix gently with your hands until just combined – don't overwork it. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into patties slightly wider than your brioche buns (they will shrink as they cook).

Cook the Bacon: Place the streaky bacon in a single layer in a large, cold, non-stick frying pan. Turn the heat to medium and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping once, until the fat has rendered and the bacon is deeply golden and crisp. Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain.

Sear the Sausage Patties: Pour off all but one tablespoon of the rendered bacon fat from the pan. Return the pan to medium-high heat. Carefully place the sausage patties in the hot pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until deeply browned and cooked through. According to the Food Standards Agency, pork should have no pink meat remaining and the juices should run clear. Transfer the cooked patties to the plate with the bacon.

Cook the Eggs: In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth. Wipe the frying pan clean with a paper towel. Add a small knob of butter to the pan and melt it over a low-medium heat. What works best for me is to pour the egg mixture into the pan and let it sit for about 30-45 seconds until the edges just begin to set. Using a silicone spatula, gently push the eggs from the edges toward the centre, tilting the pan to let the uncooked egg fill the gaps. Once the eggs are about 80% set but still a bit glossy on top, fold the omelette into a square shape roughly the size of your buns. Cook for another 30 seconds, then slide it out of the pan and cut into four portions.

Toast the Buns: While the eggs are cooking, spread the remaining butter on the cut sides of the brioche buns. You can either toast them in a toaster, under a hot grill, or in the now-empty frying pan for 1-2 minutes until golden and warmed through.

Assemble Your Sandwich: Now for the best part! Place a sausage patty on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with a folded egg portion, then a slice of cheese. Add two slices of crispy bacon to each sandwich. Place the top bun on and press down gently. Serve immediately while everything is hot and the cheese is gloriously melty.