Did you know February was National Breakfast Month? Don’t worry, I didn’t either. I’m not a huge breakfast fan-it’s just too early for a large meal-but I love brunch. Or, my personal favorite, “Breakfast for Dinner.” When we have breakfast for dinner, we have all the traditional breakfast foods; biscuits, pancakes, bacon, sausage, and eggs. It’s like breakfast-palooza! Then I had a killer idea. Why not combine some of my favorites? Bacon+ Pancakes? Sure! It may sound like a strange mixture, but the combination of sweet and savory is amazing. The pancakes needed a special syrup for topping. Since I plan on visiting Louisiana soon, visions of pralines danced in my head. The idea of Praline Syrup took root. Soon we were dining on my Bacon Pancakes with Praline Syrup Recipe.
This is a partnered post with Krusteaz, but all opinions are my own.
How to Make Bacon Pancakes with Praline Syrup
I’ll admit when it comes to cooking, I am all about shortcuts. To make my pancakes, I used Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix prepared as directed on the package. The only extra was preparing the bacon in advance and crumbling it into bits. Once I had the pancake mix in the pan, I added crumbled bacon on top of the batter. The praline syrup was made from scratch, but totally worth it. Note: If you need gluten-free pancakes, Krusteaz also makes a Gluten-Free Buttermilk Pancake Mix. Just substitute this and the meal will be completely gluten-free.
Printable Recipe
- Pancakes:
- 1 box (32 ounces) Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix, prepared as directed on the package
- 1 (16 ounces) package bacon, cooked, drained, and crumbled
- Praline Syrup:
- 1 1/4 cups (10 ounces) brown sugar
- 3/4 cup (6 ounces) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup (2 to 4 ounces) chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon butter
- To Make Pancakes:
- Prepare pancake mix as directed on package. Cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, drain, and crumble into pieces. Add one scoop (about 1/3 cup) pancake batter to medium skillet or griddle. Top pancake with 1 to 2 tablespoons bacon. Flip pancake when air bubbles appear on top and the bottom is firm. Allow pancake to cook for 30 seconds to one minute longer. Remove pancake from heat.
- To Make Syrup:
- Toast pecans by spreading on a baking sheet and placing in a 350-degree oven for around five minutes. Set aside. Combine brown sugar, cream, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir five to eight minutes until syrup is smooth and has thickened. Remove from heat and add pecans and vanilla. Stir until blended. Store leftovers in the fridge.
- Top pancakes with praline syrup. Add butter and additional bacon, if desired.
Tips to cook light and fluffy pancakes
*Make sure the pan is hot before you begin cooking! A drop of water should sizzle when added to the pan.
*Don’t cook pancakes on high. Medium heat will help them cook evenly without becoming too brown.
*Use oil or clarified butter. Regular butter will burn!
If you try the pancakes, let me know what you think! They’ve been a hit with our family. What’s your favorite kind of pancakes?
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These bacon pancakes are so yummy good! I think the Praline Cream syrup made it even more delicious! I need to make these pancakes asap. My family would thank you for this idea.
Ahhh… the magic word – Bacon! I have not tried adding bacon in the pancake mix itself but this one sure looks delicious. I am going to give this a shot tomorrow for breakfast.
My kids love pancakes! This bacon pancake would be perfect for brunch! Very mouth watering.
This sounds like a wholesome and complete meal. But of course being vegetarian, will have to look at ingredients that can be substituted here.
Wow!! This looks so yummy! My mouth is watering!!!
I cant eat bacon but I can get the praline syrup! That would be sooo good for brunch!
Ohh, I love bacons and what a shame I didn’t even got the idea to make one with. I both love them and I guess its time to combine this into one! Yay!
This looks so good for breakfast! My kids will love these any day of the week!
What a great way to spruce up pancakes. I bet this would be an instant favorite in our house.
That’s different! Definitely looks delicious and one that I would like to try
OKay, I’m totally going to have to try it with bacon in it. My husband will make me this every weekend, I just know it.
I believe that breakfast food is the best food. I’ll often go to the breakfast Buffets here in Vegas because it is my favorite! with that said, this is definitely something I would make and eat!
I’m pretty sure that my 5 and 8 year olds would tell you that this is their dream breakfast.
You know when they talk about the best of both worlds? This is definitely it. Totally and definitely!
That is a really great breakfast idea. I would really love to try pralene syrup.
Oh I am totally craving this now. Pancakes sound so amazing.
You had me at bacon. Those look SO good. I’ve never had a praline syrup before.
Oh now this sounds like an absolutely delicious recipe. I mean who can say no to bacon pancakes, I think it might be a dream come true!
I am all about shortcuts too, anything that helps make things easier on a busy day. I have added bacon but never pralines, hubby would love these.
These looks delish. I love pancakes AND bacon. Even the syrup looks simple to make.
Woah, this is something that would be a big hit with my family! I have never put bacon into pancakes before but it sounds delicious!
Wow, you just took pancakes to a whole nother level. I’m sure that if I made these with that syrup, I would never go back to plain again.
Never put the bacon in our pancakes before. That syrup sounds so good and different.
I learned a lot about pancakes from this, I need to cook on a lower flame. I love the idea of breakfast for dinner, my kids love pancakes and eggs.
I had no idea that National Breakfast Month! I’m a HUGE breakfast food person (I often eat “breakfast” for dinner!). I’ll definitely have to try out this bacon pancake recipe.
Yum. My family loves breakfasts like this. That praline sauce could have many uses. I can see it poured on a warm apple pie or on top of creamy cold ice cream. Double yum.
Talk about an awesome breakfast recipe! I love the idea of making your own syrup. It sounds really delicious!
The name has sold me! I must have these in my life! Om nom nom.
This is my go-to breakfast. It is not only easy to do but is also loved by everyone! Plus bacon is something everyone enjoys eating!
You said it, everyone likes bacon! That’s why I can’t wait to make these.
Adding bacon bits in pancake is the perfect breakfast! It goes so well with the praline syrup too. This one’s a classic favorite and it’s definitely a must try.
Oh my goodness prelims are of sounds heavenly. I have never tried it before but I love pralines.
Heck yes! I love most things with bacon. These sound fabulous. And praline syrup? Even better.
You had me at bacon. I have never put bacon in my pancakes before, but when I make them next Sunday I will definitley be trying them.