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Bacon Maple Pancakes

These Bacon Maple Pancakes strike the perfect balance between sweet and savory, combining fluffy brown sugar pancakes with a rich maple-bacon butter that melts right into every bite. Whether you're feeding a brunch crowd or treating yourself to a weekend indulgence, this stack is guaranteed to satisfy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pancakes:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 6 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 ¼ cups sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 6 tablespoons melted salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For the Bacon Maple Butter:
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 slices of crisp-cooked bacon chopped

Method
 

  1. Whisk flour, baking powder, and brown sugar in a large bowl.
  2. In another bowl, whisk eggs, sour cream, milk, butter, and vanilla.
  3. Gently stir wet into dry until just combined (lumps are fine).
  4. Heat a griddle over medium heat and grease lightly.
  5. Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake, cook until bubbly, then flip.
  6. Cook second side until golden. Keep warm in oven if needed.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/bacon-maple-pancakes/

Notes

  • Pancakes will be thick and fluffy—don’t thin the batter too much.
  • You can use plain Greek yogurt for extra protein and tang.
  • Substitute turkey bacon for a leaner option.