Bourbon Street Pancakes with Spiced Apples and Bacon

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Bourbon Street Pancakes with Spiced Apples and Bacon

Indulge in the rich flavors of the American South with these decadent Bourbon Street Pancakes, loaded with crispy bacon, caramelized spiced apples, and a hint of bourbon.

šŸ½ļø Breakfast šŸŒ American šŸ“Š Easy ⭐ 4.5/5 (178 reviews)
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20m
Prep
šŸ”„
30m
Cook
āŒ›
50m
Total
šŸ‘„
4
Serves
šŸ”„
450
Cal/Serving

šŸ›’ Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 eggs Large eggs
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons Melted unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon Bourbon whiskey
  • 1 cup Spiced apples
  • 6 slices Crispy bacon
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated brown sugar

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ³ Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1: Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the crispy bacon until golden brown.

  2. 2

    Step 2: Remove the cooked bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving the grease in the pan.

  3. 3

    Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  4. 4

    Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, melted unsalted butter, and bourbon whiskey.

  5. 5

    Step 5: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

  6. 6

    Step 6: Using a 1/4 cup measure, scoop the batter onto the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until bubbles appear on the surface and edges start to dry.

  7. 7

    Step 7: Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until golden brown.

  8. 8

    Step 8: While the pancakes are cooking, caramelize the spiced apples in a separate pan with the reserved bacon grease and 2 tablespoons of granulated brown sugar.

  9. 9

    Step 9: To assemble the dish, stack 2 pancakes per serving, top with spiced apples, and garnish with crispy bacon.

  10. 10

    Step 10: Serve immediately and enjoy!

šŸ’” Pro Tips

Use high-quality bourbon for the best flavor. To prevent pancakes from becoming too dense, do not overmix the batter. Store leftover spiced apples in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

šŸ“Š Nutrition per Serving

450
Calories
25g
Protein
45g
Carbs
18g
Fat
6g
Fiber
8g
Sugar
620mg
Sodium
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