8 Most Bizarre, Popular & Strange Holiday Pancakes Recipes

 Smash Burger Pancakes Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the Pancakes:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tsp vinegar)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (plus extra for cooking)

• For the Burger Layer:

  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80% lean, 20% fat)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 slices of cheddar or American cheese

• For Toppings:

  • Lettuce leaves
  • Tomato slices
  • Pickles
  • Ketchup, mustard, or special sauce

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Instructions:

1. Make the Pancake Batter:

   • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.
   • Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed (don’t over mix).

2. Cook the Pancakes:

   • Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease with butter.
   • Pour about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake.
   • Cook until bubbles form and the edges look set (about 2 minutes), then flip and cook for another 1–2 minutes. Repeat for all pancakes.

3. Prepare the Smash Burgers:

   • Divide the ground beef into 4 balls.
   • Heat a skillet or griddle over high heat.
   • Place a beef ball on the skillet and smash it flat with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper.
   • Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, adding a slice of cheese during the last minute of cooking to melt.

4. Assemble the Smash Burger Pancakes:

   • Place a pancake on a plate, top with a smash burger patty, lettuce, tomato, and pickles.
   • Drizzle with ketchup, mustard, or special sauce.
   • Add another pancake on top to complete the stack.

5. Serve and Enjoy:
   Serve immediately with extra sauce on the side or as a unique brunch idea!

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 Bacon Strip Pancakes

 Ingredients:

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 1¼ cups milk

• 1 egg

• 6 cooked bacon strips

Instructions:

1. Prepare pancake batter as usual.

2. Lay bacon strips on a greased skillet. Pour batter over each strip to cover.

3. Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden.

4. Serve with maple syrup.