Savory Bacon Cheddar Pancakes

Ingredients

• 6 pieces of bacon
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 TBSP baking powder
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk (or 1 1/2 cups milk mixed with 1 TBSP white vinegar or lemon juice and let sit for 5 minutes)
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup melted butter, slightly cooled
• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar, finely shredded

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook bacon in a saute pan until crisp....: Cook bacon in a saute pan until crisp. Remove from pan, reserve the grease, and let bacon drain on paper towels. Crumble the bacon and set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl whisk together the flour,...: In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk,...: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and melted butter. Add all of the wet ingredients into the bowl with the flour mixture all at once. Stir together just until combined. The batter will be lumpy. Place the bowl in the refrigerator for just about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Heat a large skillet over medium heat then...: Heat a large skillet over medium heat then add a few tablespoons of bacon grease. Once grease is hot, drop about 1/4 cup of batter per pancake into the skillet.

5. 5

   Allow bubbles to form on top of the...: Allow bubbles to form on top of the cakes and pop before flipping once to finish cooking on the other side.

6. 6

   Top with shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, and real...: Top with shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, and real maple syrup or hot sauce.