Stacks of Joy: Bacon-Maple Blisscakes—Breakfast for 4
“Stacks of Joy: Bacon-Maple Blisscakes” is a delightful American breakfast dish. Fluffy buttermilk pancakes are served with crispy bacon, all drizzled with sweet maple syrup. This perfect balance of savory and sweet makes for a satisfying start to your day.
Meal Type
Breakfast
Cuisine
American
Servings
4
Food Stars
Buttermilk, Maple Syrup, Bacon
Health
Variations
Diets
Variations
Do This With That Stuff
- ‘Gather all ingredients and cookware
- In the large bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt using the whisk
- In the medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups buttermilk, 2 large eggs, and 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter until well combined
- Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients in the large bowl while stirring with the whisk until just combined Do not overmix
- Set this pancake batter aside to rest for a few minutes
- Cook 8 slices of bacon in the large non-stick skillet over medium heat until crispy Use the spatula to flip each slice for even cooking
- Once cooked, transfer bacon onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess grease Let it cool slightly then crumble into small pieces using a knife and fork
- Wipe out any excess grease from the skillet with paper towel and place it back on medium heat
- Pour about 1/4 cup of pancake batter into the skillet for each pancake Sprinkle some crumbled bacon on top of each pancake before it sets
- Cook until bubbles form on top of each pancake then flip with spatula Cook for another minute or two until golden brown and cooked through Repeat this process until all batter is used up
- While cooking pancakes, warm up 1 cup maple syrup in a small saucepan over low heat Stir occasionally to prevent burning or sticking to pan
- Serve pancakes stacked high with warmed maple syrup drizzled over top’
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
☕ Bitter
- Add 1 tsp of unsweetened cocoa powder to the dry ingredients
- Add 1/2 tsp of instant coffee granules to the maple syrup while warming
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup of dark brown sugar
- Add a pinch of ground black pepper to the pancake batter
🧂 Salty
- Increase the bacon to 12 slices
- Increase the salt to 1/2 tsp
- Add 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese to the batter
- Add 1/2 tsp of soy sauce to the maple syrup
🍋 Sour
- ‘Increase buttermilk to 2.5 cups
- Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to the batter
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/3 cup of sour cream
- Add a squeeze of lemon to the maple syrup while warming’
🌶️ Spicy
- ‘Add 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- Add 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Add 1 tbsp hot sauce to maple syrup
- Sprinkle each pancake with a pinch of chili powder before serving’
🍬 Sweet
- ‘Increase granulated sugar to 1/2 cup
- Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract to the wet ingredients
- Add 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips to the batter
- Replace maple syrup with 1 cup of maple-flavored agave syrup for a smoother, sweeter taste’
🍄 Umami
- ‘Add 1 tsp of soy sauce to the pancake batter
- Add 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese to the pancake batter
- Replace 8 slices bacon with 8 slices of smoked bacon
- Add a pinch of MSG to the maple syrup while warming’
🍸 Alcoholic
- ‘Bourbon on the Rocks: The smoky flavor of bourbon complements the bacon and maple syrup in the dish
- Spiked Apple Cider: The sweetness and acidity of apple cider pairs well with the pancakes, and the alcohol adds a warming effect
- Coffee Stout: The bitterness of this beer balances out the sweetness of the pancakes, and its coffee notes enhance the breakfast feel of the dish’
🥤 Non Alcoholic
- ‘Fresh Orange Juice: The acidity and sweetness of the orange juice will balance out the richness of the bacon and maple syrup
- Cold Brew Coffee: The bitterness of the coffee will contrast nicely with the sweetness of the pancakes, providing a balanced taste experience
- Milk: Its creaminess complements the fluffy texture of pancakes, and its mild flavor won’t overshadow the main dish’
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.
🥓 Keto
- Replace 2 cups all-purpose flour with 2 cups almond flour
- Replace 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1/4 cup erythritol
- Replace 2 cups buttermilk with 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- Replace 1 cup maple syrup with 1 cup sugar-free maple syrup
🍆 Mediterranean
- ‘Replace all-purpose flour with 2 cups chickpea flour
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup honey
- Replace bacon with 1 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- Replace buttermilk with 2 cups almond milk
- Replace unsalted butter with 1/4 cup olive oil
- Replace maple syrup with 1 cup fig jam’
🥑 Paleo
- ‘Replace 2 cups all-purpose flour with 2 cups almond flour
- Replace 1/4 cup granulated sugar with 1/4 cup honey
- Remove 1 tsp baking powder
- Replace 1/2 tsp baking soda with 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
- Replace 2 cups buttermilk with 2 cups almond milk
- Replace 8 slices bacon with 8 slices uncured, sugar-free bacon
- Replace 1 cup maple syrup with 1 cup pure maple syrup or raw honey’
🐟 Pescatarian
- ‘Remove 8 slices bacon
- Add 8 slices of smoked salmon’
🌱 Vegan
- Replace 2 large eggs with 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseed mixed with 6 tablespoons of water
- Replace 1/4 cup unsalted butter with 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce
- Replace 8 slices bacon with 8 slices of vegan bacon substitute
- Replace 2 cups buttermilk with 2 cups of almond milk mixed with 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar
🥦 Vegetarian
- Remove 8 slices bacon
- Add 1 cup of vegetarian bacon substitute
🥩 Whole30
- Replace all-purpose flour with 2 cups almond flour
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup date paste
- Remove baking powder
- Remove baking soda
- Replace buttermilk with 2 cups almond milk
- Replace unsalted butter with 1/4 cup ghee
- Ensure bacon is sugar-free and nitrate-free
- Replace maple syrup with 1 cup date syrup
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.
🧠 Brain Health
- ‘Replace all-purpose flour with 2 cups of almond flour
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup of coconut sugar
- Replace unsalted butter with 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
- Replace bacon with 8 slices of turkey bacon
- Add 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseeds
- Add 1/2 cup of blueberries
- Decrease maple syrup to 1/2 cup’
🌾 Celiac Disease
- Replace 2 cups all-purpose flour with 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
💩 Crohns Disease
- ‘Replace all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour
- Replace granulated sugar with a low-FODMAP sweetener like pure maple syrup or stevia
- Replace buttermilk with lactose-free milk or almond milk
- Replace bacon with turkey bacon
- Replace maple syrup with a low-FODMAP alternative like rice malt syrup’
🩸 Diabetes
- Replace all-purpose flour with 2 cups whole wheat flour
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup Stevia
- Replace buttermilk with 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- Replace maple syrup with 1 cup sugar-free maple syrup
- Increase eggs to 3 large eggs for added protein
- Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts for healthy fats
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
- Replace 2 cups all-purpose flour with 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
🫀 Heart Disease
- ‘Replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour
- Decrease granulated sugar to 2 tablespoons
- Replace buttermilk with low-fat milk
- Replace unsalted butter with 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Replace bacon with turkey bacon
- Decrease maple syrup to 1/2 cup
- Add 1 cup of fresh berries for serving’
❤️ Heart Health
- ‘Replace all-purpose flour with 2 cups whole wheat flour
- Decrease granulated sugar to 2 tablespoons
- Replace buttermilk with 2 cups low-fat milk
- Replace unsalted butter with 1/4 cup applesauce
- Replace bacon with 8 slices of turkey bacon
- Decrease maple syrup to 1/2 cup
- Add 1 cup fresh berries for serving’
🧂 High Blood Pressure
- ‘Replace bacon with 8 slices of low-sodium turkey bacon
- Replace all-purpose flour with 2 cups of whole wheat flour
- Decrease the granulated sugar to 2 tablespoons
- Replace the maple syrup with 1 cup of low-sugar or sugar-free maple syrup
- Remove salt’
🍔 High Cholesterol
- ‘Replace 2 large eggs with 4 egg whites
- Replace 8 slices bacon with 8 slices of turkey bacon
- Replace 1/4 cup unsalted butter with 1/4 cup of unsweetened applesauce
- Decrease the maple syrup to 1/2 cup
- Add 1 cup of fresh berries for topping’
🦠 Immune System
- ‘Replace all-purpose flour with 2 cups whole wheat flour
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup honey
- Replace buttermilk with 2 cups almond milk
- Replace unsalted butter with 1/4 cup coconut oil
- Replace bacon with 8 slices of turkey bacon
- Add 1 tsp of ground turmeric
- Add 1 tsp of ground ginger
- Add 1/2 cup of blueberries to the batter
- Replace maple syrup with 1 cup of agave nectar’
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- ‘Replace all-purpose flour with 2 cups gluten-free flour
- Replace buttermilk with 2 cups lactose-free milk
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Remove bacon
- Add 1 cup diced bell peppers
- Replace unsalted butter with 1/4 cup coconut oil
- Replace maple syrup with 1 cup low FODMAP syrup’
💧 Kidney Disease
- ‘Replace all-purpose flour with 2 cups almond flour
- Replace granulated sugar with 1/4 cup erythritol or other non-nutritive sweetener
- Remove baking soda
- Replace buttermilk with 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- Replace bacon with 8 slices of low-sodium turkey bacon
- Replace maple syrup with 1 cup low-sugar or sugar-free syrup’
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
- ‘Replace 2 cups buttermilk with 2 cups lactose-free milk
- Replace 1/4 cup unsalted butter with 1/4 cup dairy-free margarine’
🍺 Liver Disease
- ‘Remove bacon
- Replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour
- Decrease the granulated sugar to 2 tablespoons
- Replace buttermilk with low-fat milk
- Replace unsalted butter with olive oil
- Decrease maple syrup to 1/2 cup
- Add 1 cup of fresh blueberries’
🤰 Pregnancy
- Replace bacon with turkey bacon
- Replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour
- Decrease maple syrup to 1/2 cup
- Add 1/2 cup of fresh berries for topping
Beti’s Reflections
Picture this: a sunny Sunday morning, an adventurous culinary spirit, and a craving for a classic American breakfast. That’s how I stumbled upon the Stacks of Joy: Bacon-Maple Blisscakes recipe. A delightful blend of sweet and savory that promises to kickstart your day with a satisfied smile.
This recipe serves up to 4 people, making it perfect for family breakfasts or brunch with friends. However, please note that it’s not suitable for those following vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, eggless cooking or low-sugar diets.
The ingredients list might seem simple – all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and soda, salt, buttermilk, eggs, unsalted butter, bacon and maple syrup – but each plays a crucial role in creating these fluffy buttermilk pancakes with crispy bacon bits. The flour provides structure while the sugar sweetens subtly. Baking powder and soda ensure fluffiness and the buttermilk lends tanginess balancing the sweetness of maple syrup drizzled pancakes. The eggs bind everything together while melted butter adds richness. And let’s not forget the star players – crispy bacon offering a savory crunch and pure maple syrup adding that irresistible sweetness.
To make these homemade bacon pancakes start by combining your dry ingredients in one bowl and wet ingredients in another before marrying them together into a smooth batter – remember not to overmix! Let this rest while you cook your bacon until it’s perfectly crispy; crumble this over your cooking pancakes for an added flavor punch. Once all your batter is used up (and you’ve got a stack of American style pancakes with bacon), warm up some maple syrup to drizzle over top – because what are pancakes without syrup?
In conclusion, if you’re looking for an easy American breakfast recipe or want to try cooking with buttermilk in pancake recipes then this Bacon-Maple Blisscakes recipe is for you. It’s a sweet and savory pancake recipe that will transport you to a cozy American diner with every bite. So why not treat yourself and make these DIY restaurant style American pancakes this weekend? After all, we all deserve a stack of joy to start our day!
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