Cheddar Bacon Pancake Bites Recipes

BACON & CHEDDAR POTATO PANCAKES

Steps:

• 1. * NOTE: Use real, homemade https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/side/side-potatoes/mashed-potatoes-2.html?p=2 that have been refrigerated (the consistency should be firm.) This recipe will not work with instant mashed potatoes. Recipe may be doubled or tripled.
• 2. Gather and prep ingredients.
• 3. To a large, nonstick skillet, over medium-low heat, add butter.
• 4. In a medium size bowl, mix together mashed potatoes, bacon bits and cheese.
• 5. Divide into 4 equal portions. (If doubling or tripling recipe, work in batches. Do not overcrowd pan. Four pancakes per pan is ideal.)
• 6. Increase heat to medium/medium-high; one by one, form each portion into a ball, then flatten (as if making hamburger patties) and place in skillet with melted butter.
• 7. Fry the first side for approximately 5 minutes, until golden brown; carefully turn pancakes over and fry for additional 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown on each side. (Do not attempt to turn the pancakes for a second time. They are fragile and you will probably end up with a mess.)
• 8. Carefully remove to serving plate. Serve as soon as possible or keep warm until served.

CHEDDAR BACON PANCAKE BITES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Lightly spray 16 to 18 mini muffin cups, 12 regular muffin cups, or 8 inch pie plate with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, stir together Bisquick, milk, maple syrup and egg.
• Add bacon and cheese; stir just until combined. A few lumps may remain.
• Pour batter evenly into muffin cups or pie plate.
• Bake 10 to 15 minutes for mini muffins, 20-25 minutes for regular muffins or pie plate, or until tops are light golden brown and spring back when lightly touched.
• Cool in pan 5 minutes.
• Remove from muffin cups to serving plates.
• Serve warm or at room temperature drizzled with maple syrup or sprinkled with powdered sugar.

BACON CHEDDAR BITES

Steps:

• Slice french bread into 1 inch slices.
• Combine remaining ingredients and mix well.
• Spread 1-2 Tablespoons of topping onto each slice of bread.
• Lay slices on a cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 5-10 minutes or until topping is bubbling and starting to brown.
• OR TO MAKE AHEAD: flash freeze bread on a cookie sheet before baking; transfer to large freezer bag and label; bake from frozen on a cookie sheet for 10-15 minutes as above.

BACON, EGG, AND CHEESE PANCAKE BALLS (WITH CAKE POP MAKER)

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble into small pieces.
• Beat 3 eggs in a small bowl until smooth; pour into the hot skillet. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until scrambled and set, about 5 minutes.
• Preheat a cake pop maker according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Combine remaining egg, baking mix, milk, and vegetable oil in a large bowl to make pancake batter.
• Fold crumbled bacon, scrambled eggs, and Cheddar cheese gently into the batter.
• Fill wells of preheated cake pop machine with batter. Cook until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Repeat with remaining batter.