A sweet and savory breakfast mashup, Bacon Pancakes combine fluffy pancake batter with crispy bacon strips for a deliciously indulgent start to your day.
Origin Bacon Pancakes
While pancakes and bacon are classic breakfast staples on their own, combining them into one dish has become a fun diner-style favorite, especially in American breakfasts where sweet and salty flavors are often enjoyed together.
What I Love About This Recipe
The salty crunch of bacon tucked inside soft, buttery pancakes is the perfect flavor contrast. It’s quick to make, crowd-pleasing, and feels like a treat — especially when topped with a drizzle of maple syrup
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Bacon Pancakes
4
servings30
minutes40
minutes300
kcalIngredients
8 strips of bacon
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons melted butter (plus more for the pan)
Maple syrup, for serving
Directions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and melted butter.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined (a few lumps are fine).
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
- Immediately press a strip of cooked bacon into the center of the pancake.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until bubbles form on top and edges are set. Flip carefully and cook for another 1–2 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot with a generous drizzle of maple syrup. Add optional toppings like a pat of butter, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.
Notes
- Crumble bacon into the batter if you prefer bacon bits throughout.
- A dash of vanilla or cinnamon adds extra depth to the batter.
- Want it spicy? Sprinkle chili flakes on the bacon before cooking.
