Cut the hole

• Butter one side of each bread slice.
• Cut a hole in the centre of one slice with a cookie cutter.

Toast the bread

• Place the slice with the hole in a buttered pan over medium heat, buttered side down.
• Add the second slice alongside, buttered side up.

Cook the egg in the hole

• Crack the egg into the hole and season with salt and pepper.
• Cook until the white sets, then flip carefully.

Add the cheese and assemble

• Top the egg slice with the cheese and let it melt.
• Place the second slice on top, cheese side in, and press gently.
• Flip once to warm through, then serve hot.