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APPLE-CHEDDAR PANCAKES WITH BACON

After tasting a scrumptious grilled apple-and-cheese sandwich, I decided to try the same flavors with pancakes. My bacon-fanatic sister suggested adding—you guessed it—bacon to the mix!

—KIM KORVER ORANGE CITY, IA



PREP: 15 MIN. • COOK: 5 MIN./BATCH • MAKES: 16 PANCAKES


2 eggs

1 cup 2% milk

2 cups biscuit/baking mix

8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

2 large apples, peeled and shredded

1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

Butter and maple syrup, optional

1. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk until blended. Add biscuit mix and bacon; stir just until moistened. Fold in apples and cheese.

2. Lightly grease a griddle; heat over medium heat. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto griddle, spreading with the back of a spoon as necessary. Cook until bubbles on top begin to pop and bottoms are golden brown. Turn; cook until second side is golden brown. If desired, serve with butter and syrup.