Griddle Pancakes and Bacon

Name: Griddle Pancakes and Bacon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb bacon; 4 cups prepared pancake batter; Rainbow sprinkles, for topping

Griddle pancakes and bacon is a straightforward breakfast-for-dinner meal cooked entirely on an outdoor griddle, combining fluffy pancakes and crispy bacon with optional rainbow sprinkle toppings.

🌍American 🏷️Pancakes 🏷️Bacon 🏷️Breakfast 🏷️Brunch Breakfast-for-dinner

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Total

25 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$10–$16

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 lb bacon
4 cups prepared pancake batter
Rainbow sprinkles, for toppingoptional

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Instructions

1
Preheat your outdoor griddle. Lay the bacon strips on the hot surface and cook until crispy, flipping as needed.
2
Once the bacon is cooked, move it to a cooler part of the griddle or a separate plate. Use a spatula to spread the rendered bacon fat across the cooking surface.
3
Ladle pancake batter onto the griddle over the bacon fat, making pancakes of your desired size.
4
While the batter is still wet, add sprinkles on top of each pancake.
5
Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface and the edges look set. Flip the pancakes.
6
Cook for another 1-2 minutes on the other side until golden brown. Remove from the griddle and serve with the bacon.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Cook bacon first on higher heat to render fat and crisp edges, then remove and set aside before lowering heat for pancakes—this prevents bacon grease from oversaturating the batter.
Use a griddle spatula to flip pancakes only once, when bubbles form on the surface and edges look set (about 2–3 minutes per side).
Keep the griddle temperature consistent between batches by wiping excess grease with a paper towel between pancake rounds.
Layer rainbow sprinkles on warm pancakes immediately after cooking so they adhere—they won't stick to cooled pancakes.

Substitutions

Prepared pancake batter → fresh homemade batter (requires more attention to prevent sticking on outdoor griddle)
Bacon → sausage patties or links (adjust cooking time; sausage needs 12–15 minutes depending on thickness)
Rainbow sprinkles → chocolate chips, blueberries, or maple syrup (apply while pancakes are warm)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftover pancakes and bacon in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat pancakes on a griddle or skillet over medium heat until warmed through.

Equipment

outdoor griddle

Common Questions

Can I cook pancakes and bacon on the griddle at the same time?

Yes. Heat the griddle to medium-high for bacon, then reduce heat slightly and create separate zones—keep bacon on one side while cooking pancakes on the other.