Pancake Bites with Bacon

Pancake Bites

These bites start with a simple buttermilk pancake batter for that iconic pancake flavor. Then, I dip the bacon in the batter and deep fry it until its golden brown. The batter puffs up during the process, rising just like pancakes on the griddle, so that dipped bacon ends up being a poofy, crispy pancake bite with a bacon center. It’s all done in just a few minutes, and in the end, I have a great dish that makes the perfect breakfast on its own or a tasty addition to other favorites in the morning.

Why You’ll Love These Pancake Bites with Bacon

• They’re delicious and the combination of crispy bacon and fluffy pancakes deep fried and topped with powdered sugar and maple syrup is simply irresistible.
• They are easy to make with just use a few pantry staple ingredients and can be enjoyed in no time.
• They are delicious breakfast finger foods and make dipping into syrup super convenient, plus they are deep fried which makes them even more delicious.

Pancake Bites with Bacon Ingredients

You’ll only need a few basic ingredients to make this recipe. The majority of them are simple baking ingredients that you’ll have in your kitchen right now. In fact, the only thing you might have to shop for is the bacon, and even that might be in your fridge already!

• All-purpose flour is a versatile flour used for a variety of dishes, including pancakes. The protein in the flour helps to bind the ingredients together, while the gluten gives the pancakes their structure.
• Granulated sugar adds sweetness and helps to tenderize the pancakes.
• Baking soda is a leavening agent used to make pancakes rise. It reacts with the acids in the buttermilk and eggs to create carbon dioxide bubbles, which cause the pancakes to rise.
• Salt enhances the flavor of the pancakes and helps to balance out the sweetness of the sugar.
• Baking powder is another leavening agent used to make pancakes rise.
• Large egg adds richness and flavor to the pancakes. It also helps to bind the ingredients together.
• Buttermilk adds a tangy flavor to the pancakes and helps to tenderize them.
• Vegetable oil is used to deep fry the pancakes. It is a neutral-tasting oil that does not add any flavor to the pancakes.
• Applewood bacon adds a smoky flavor to the pancakes.
• Powdered sugar is a used to dust the pancakes for added sweetness.
• Maple syrup is used to drizzle over or dip the pancakes into.

How to Make Pancake Bites with Bacon

Making these bites is very simple. It’s really just cooking bacon and making pancake batter. That’s pretty much all there is to it!

Step 1: Cook the Bacon

Cook the bacon in a large frying pan until crispy. Then, place it on a plate lined with paper towels. Break the bacon slices in half when cool enough to handle and set aside.

Step 2: Make the Pancake Batter

Whisk the dry ingredients together in a medium bowl and set aside. Then, whisk the egg and buttermilk in another bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 3: Fry the Bites

Dip the bacon pieces a few at a time into the pancake batter and add them carefully to the hot oil. Deep fry until golden brown on all sides, then remove them from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat until all bites are made. Enjoy!

Recipe Tips

• The batter will be lumpy which is okay. Don’t overmix the batter or the coating with be tough, not fluffy.
• Cook your bites in small batches to ensure the oil remains hot. This ensures crispy bites that aren’t soggy with oil.
• Cook the bacon on medium heat to get crispy bacon that isn’t burned.

Variations

• You can make these bites with sausage patties or even sausage links.
• Use your favorite bacon variety for this recipe.
• Add a little cinnamon to the pancake batter for a fun flavor variation.
• You can use boxed pancake mix if you don’t want to make your own.
• Roll the pancake bites in a cinnamon sugar mixture after deep frying.

What to Serve with Pancake Bites

These bites are delicious when topped with powdered sugar and maple syrup. They make a great breakfast all on their own, but you can also pair them with your other favorite breakfast items for a breakfast that’s fully loaded with all the bells and whistles.

• Eggs
• Sausage
• Bacon (yes, more bacon)
• Waffles
• Hash browns
• Fresh fruit

Recipe FAQ

How to Store and Reheat Leftover Pancake Bites

Store these bites for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. For longer storage, you can freeze them for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container.

To reheat the bites in the oven, place them on a baking sheet and bake at 350 until heated through.

Try This Delicious Pancake Bites with Bacon Recipe Today

These pancake bites are crispy and golden on the outside; soft, fluffy, and tender on the inside; and have a bacon center. How can you beat that? You can’t! Give these bites a try, and I know you’ll be making them again and again. They’re so good, so easy, and such a fun twist on breakfast, plus the kids love them.

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