If you are looking for a fun and creative way to serve pancakes, I highly recommend that you try Bacon Pancake Dippers! They may be simple, but the flavor and texture are balanced, making each bite extra delicious and satisfying.
Recipe Essentials
- 🍽️ Course: Breakfast
- ⏱️ Cooking Time: 3 minutes
- 🍴 Servings: 12
- 🧄 Flavor Profile: Sweet and savory. Smoky, crispy bacon wrapped in fluffy pancake batter.
- 🍚 Best Served With: Warm maple syrup for dipping, scrambled eggs, or fresh fruit.
- 🧊 Make Ahead?: Yes! Cook and refrigerate up to 3 days, or freeze up to 1 month.
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Who doesn't love pancakes and bacon? Bacon, covered in pancake batter and cooked until golden brown, makes a delightful finger food and a quick, easy way to get a balanced breakfast when you're short on time.
Some more breakfast recipes featuring bacon are bacon avocado toast and keto bacon egg cups.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's just 2 ingredients: All you need to make these pancake bacon strips are pancake mix and bacon strips. Breakfast couldn't be easier!
- It's budget-friendly: This is an inexpensive recipe, too. It's perfect for a tight budget or if you're feeding a lot of people.
- It's kid-approved: Kids and picky eaters love these bacon pancake dippers. They are simple, yet taste so yummy that everyone enjoys them.
Ingredients
Everything you need is listed below, just the pancake mix (with water) and bacon strips!
- Pancake mix: Use any brand of pancake mix that you prefer. I like to use any kind where you just add water for convenience!
- Bacon: Any kind of bacon works great. Cook it on the spot or use leftover bacon. Try this recipe with toaster oven bacon.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- Brown sugar: Sprinkle brown sugar onto the bacon mix before you add the bacon strip for a lovely, sweet, and caramelized flavor.
- Chocolate: Drizzle the finished dippers with melted chocolate for richness.
- Cheddar: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese onto the bacon strip for a savory version.
How to Make Bacon Pancakes
It's quick and easy to make pancake-covered bacon strips! Before you get started, ensure your bacon is cooked!
Step 1: Prepare the pancake batter. First, make your pancake batter according to the package directions.
Step 2: Add the mix. Now you can heat your skillet over medium heat. Pour a line of pancake batter (up to 3-5 depending on the skillet size).
Step 3: Place the bacon. Put a strip of bacon onto each line of batter.
Step 4: Cook and flip. Allow the pancake to cook for about 2 minutes or until the batter bubbles. Then, flip them and cook for a minute on the other side. Repeat the steps for however many you plan to make! Enjoy dipped in syrup!
Recipe Tips
- Pat the bacon dry: After cooking, pat the bacon strips dry so they aren't covered in excess grease. This will help the pancake batter stick better.
- Watch the heat when cooking the batter: Don't let it get too high, or you will burn the pancakes. This can also cause them to cook too fast on the outside and remain raw in the middle.
- Allow the bacon to cool: The bacon must be cooled completely before you start making pancake-wrapped bacon. This will also help the pancake batter to stick.
These pancake sausage bites are very similar, just with sausages instead of bacon.
Storage Directions
- Storing: Store your dippers in an airtight container or resealable plastic bag in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze them for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Gently reheat them in the microwave for 30-90 seconds, or until warm. They won't be as crispy, but still delicious!
- Make Ahead: Prepare an extra batch and keep it in your freezer for a quick and easy breakfast option throughout the week!
Serving Suggestions
- Try preparing this recipe using sweet-glazed bacon inside the pancakes for a sweet twist.
- Drizzle store-bought syrup or use a homemade variety like butter pecan syrup or blueberry syrup.
- Prepare a savory pairing like copycat Starbucks egg bites or a salmon omelet to enjoy as part of a fun brunch spread!
Recipe FAQs
Sure! If you have a favorite recipe, you may use that or this air fryer pancake batter if you like.
If you add too much water, this can make the batter thin. Measure accurately when making these bacon pancake strips.
You must cook the bacon first. It will not cook properly after they are covered in pancake batter.
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Bacon Pancake Dippers
Ingredients
- 3 cups of complete pancake mix just add water type
- Water as called for on the package
- 1 pound cooked bacon
- Syrup for dipping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, prepare the pancake mix as called for on the package by whisking the ingredients needed together until smooth.
- Spray a large heavy-bottom skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat it over medium heat.
- Once the skillet is heated, pour your pancake mix in a straight line the length of your bacon slices onto the skillet. Quickly press a strip of cooked bacon into the mix. Work in batches of 3-5 depending on how many your skillet fits.
- Cook on that side for about 2 minutes or until the edges begin to become solid and batter bubbles. Then flip the bacon pancake onto the bacon side and cook for 1 minute or until cooked golden on each side.
- Place the bacon pancakes on a serving tray and serve with syrup over them and/or as a dip.
Notes
- Cook the bacon fully before adding it to the pancake batter. Raw bacon will not fully cook in the pancake batter.
- Try this recipe using your favorite homemade pancake batter recipe!
- Pat the bacon dry so the excess grease doesn't prevent the batter from sticking to it.
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