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1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk them together until well blended.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and maple syrup until smooth.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold the mixture together using a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
4. Let the batter rest for about 5-10 minutes. This allows the baking powder to activate and will result in fluffier pancakes.
5. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease it with butter or oil.
6. Once the skillet is hot, pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Use the back of a spoon to spread it into a round shape if necessary.
7. Cook the pancakes for about 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set. Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes on the other side until golden brown.
8. Transfer the cooked pancakes to a plate and cover them with a clean kitchen towel to keep warm. Repeat the process with the remaining batter, greasing the skillet as needed.
9. In a separate skillet, heat a small amount of butter or oil over medium heat.
10. Add the sausage patties to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are browned and cooked through. If using bacon, cook until crispy.
11. Once cooked, remove the sausage patties from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
12. In the same skillet used for the sausage, crack the eggs directly into the skillet. You can cook them sunny-side up, over-easy, or scrambled, depending on your preference.
13. Season the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny, about 2-3 minutes for sunny-side up.
14. In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of American cheese on top of each egg to melt slightly.
15. Take one pancake and place it on a clean plate as the base of your sandwich.
16. Layer a sausage patty on top of the pancake.
17. Next, add the cheesy egg on top of the sausage patty.
18. Finish with another pancake on top to create the sandwich.
19. If desired, drizzle a little extra maple syrup over the top pancake for added sweetness.
20. Repeat the assembly process for the remaining sandwiches.

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