Bacon Pancakes – Sweet & Savory Bites

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Fluffy pancakes studded with smoky bacon—perfect for a breakfast that balances sweet and savory in every bite.

Servings: 4–6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Occasion: Breakfast, Brunch, Comfort Food

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk (or non-dairy alternative)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 small eggs

Other Ingredients

  • 8 oz bacon strips, diced and cooked

  • 3 tbsp butter for cooking

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Batter
    In a blender, combine milk, vanilla extract, eggs, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and brown sugar. Pulse until mixed.
    Add flour and blend briefly until smooth.
    If mixing by hand: Sift the flour first to avoid lumps. Stir just until combined—do not overmix.

  2. Cook the Bacon
    In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced bacon until browned and crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving some bacon grease in the skillet for flavor.

  3. Cook the Pancakes
    Heat the skillet to medium-low. Add 1 tbsp butter if needed.
    Drop portions of batter into the skillet and sprinkle cooked bacon pieces over the top.
    Cook for 1–2 minutes, until edges start to set and bubbles form on the surface. Flip and cook the other side until golden. Repeat with remaining batter.

  4. Serve
    Enjoy warm, topped with maple syrup, extra butter, or additional bacon crumbles. For large batches, keep pancakes warm in a low oven until serving.

Tips & Variations

  • Keep a thin layer of bacon grease in the skillet for a smoky, savory base.

  • If the skillet becomes too greasy, drain excess before adding more butter.

  • Try using candied bacon for a sweet twist.

  • Swap in turkey bacon or plant-based bacon for a lighter option.

Tools You’ll Need

  • Blender or whisk

  • Mixing bowl

  • Skillet

Do you want me to also group this Bacon Pancakes recipe with your other sweet–savory breakfast combos like Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket and Bacon & Croissant Casserole so they form one brunch category?

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