Breakfast Pancake Sandwich with Sausage, Egg & Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar added for a homemade substitute)
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for cooking, as needed)
• 4 breakfast sausage patties
• 4 large eggs
• 4 slices of cheese
• Maple syrup (for a sweet finish)
• Fresh herbs (like chives or parsley, to brighten the dish)
• Hot sauce or ketchup (for those who enjoy a little heat or tang)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined. In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
3. In the same skillet, crack the eggs and fry them to your desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Add a small amount of butter to the skillet. Pour 1/4 cup of pancake batter for each pancake. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
5. Place one pancake on a plate, top with a sausage patty, a fried egg, and a slice of cheese. Add another pancake on top to create a sandwich. Drizzle with maple syrup or add hot sauce if desired.