Bacon Pancakes Sweet Savory Bites

The combination of fluffy pancakes and crispy diced bacon creates a satisfying breakfast dish that mingles sweet and savory flavors. The batter comes together quickly using a blender or mixing bowl, just be careful not to overwork it for a light result. Cook bacon until golden and blend the grease into pancake cooking for a smoky richness. Drop batter into a skillet, sprinkle with bacon, then flip once bubbles appear. Enjoy these golden pancakes warm with butter, maple syrup, or extra bacon. Whether you prefer a touch more sweetness or extra crunch, this dish lets you customize each serving to satisfy your morning cravings.

Ingredients

• Milk or non dairy milk: makes the batter rich and blends with other flavors Look for whole milk if you want extra fluffy pancakes
• Vanilla extract: brings a hint of sweetness and warmth Aim for pure vanilla for best taste
• Small eggs: bind everything while adding tenderness Choose fresh eggs for the fluffiest pancakes
• Baking powder and baking soda: help the pancakes rise and become airy Check they are fresh for the best lift
• Salt: balances sweet and savory to keep every bite flavorful Use fine sea salt for even mixing
• Brown sugar: adds moisture and a subtle caramel note Try dark brown sugar for more depth
• All purpose flour: creates the classic pancake base Sift flour before using to keep your batter extra smooth
• Bacon strips diced and crisped: are the star look for center cut bacon with plenty of meat and a little fat Cook until golden but not burnt for the perfect crunch
• Butter for cooking: makes rich golden edges Choose unsalted butter so you can control saltiness

Step by Step Instructions

Blend the Wet Ingredients:

Combine the milk vanilla eggs baking powder baking soda salt and brown sugar in a blender or large mixing bowl Start on low and blend until just mixed capturing air bubbles for fluffiness

Add the Flour:

Pour in sifted flour Pulse or gently whisk by hand until the batter is smooth Stop as soon as the flour disappears to avoid tough pancakes

Prepare the Bacon:

Dice strips of bacon and cook them in a nonstick skillet over medium heat Stir as needed and cook until crisp and deep golden Remove bacon and set aside but leave some grease in the pan for added flavor

Cook the Pancakes:

Heat the skillet over medium low and add a dab of butter if needed Spoon in some pancake batter and sprinkle cooked bacon bits right on top of the still wet batter on the skillet Cook for one to two minutes until edges dry and bubbles pop on top

Flip and Finish:

Carefully flip the pancake and cook until golden and set The bacon will crisp more on this side Repeat with the rest of the batter adding a little more butter or bacon grease as needed

Serve Warm:

Stack the pancakes and top with maple syrup soft butter or extra bacon Serve them hot so every bite has the contrast of fluffy cake and crispy bacon