Upside-Down Apple Bacon Pancake is a delightful twist on the traditional pancake, combining the sweetness of caramelized apples with the savory crunch of crispy bacon. The apples and bacon are layered on the bottom of the skillet and topped with fluffy pancake batter, creating a deliciously rich, slightly sweet, and savory pancake when flipped. Perfect for a weekend brunch or special breakfast, this dish offers a satisfying balance of flavors with every bite.
Ingredients:
- 4 slices of bacon, chopped
- 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Cook the bacon: In a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set it aside, leaving the bacon grease in the skillet.
- Caramelize the apples: Add butter and brown sugar to the skillet with the bacon grease, and stir until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves. Add the apple slices and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are softened and caramelized. Spread the apples evenly across the bottom of the skillet, and sprinkle the cooked bacon over the apples.
- Prepare the pancake batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter: Pour the pancake batter over the apple and bacon mixture in the skillet, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Cook the pancake: Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid or foil, and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the pancake is mostly cooked through.
- Flip and serve: Carefully flip the pancake onto a large plate, apple and bacon side up. Let it cool for a minute before slicing and serving.
This Upside-Down Apple Bacon Pancake is a delicious blend of sweet and savory, making it a perfect breakfast or brunch treat!
