Bacon Pancakes

GENIUS is all I have to say about bacon pancakes. Fluffy pancakes with sweet maple syrup and salty crispy bacon...what is not to like?! I encountered this menu item on my recent trip to California while eating brunch at Hash House A Go Go (fabulously entertaining brunch spot that I would highly recommend when in San Diego). This is the only time in my life that I can say that I was thankful to be seated near the kitchen so that I could see every dish that came out! When I saw bacon pancakes I knew it was something that I would have to recreate at home.  To cut a corner just use a pancake mix, I think it will taste just as good.  I would put the focus on quality bacon and maple syrup.  I love these pancakes and cannot wait to make them again...next time with chocolate chips!

Bacon Pancakes
serves 4

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
 1 teaspoon salt
 1 tablespoon white sugar
 1 1/4 cups milk
 1 egg
 3 tablespoons butter, melted 
4-6 slices of bacon, cooked and chopped 

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg and melted butter; mix until smooth.

Heat a lightly oiled griddle or nonstick pan over medium heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. When bubbles start to form,  add the chopped bacon to the pancake, check the bottom side for a light brown color, when browned to your liking flip it to the other side and cooking until it is light brown in color. Serve hot with a sprinkle of crumbled bacon and hot maple syrup. 


*You can keep them warm in the oven on low heat covered with foil until ready to serve.