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Cozy Maple Bourbon Bacon Pancake Stack Recipe With Easy Whipped Butter

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A comforting pancake stack featuring fluffy pancakes, smoky thick-cut bacon, and a whipped maple bourbon butter topping that melts perfectly for a cozy brunch experience.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ cups whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for cooking)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 8 slices thick-cut bacon (nitrate-free if possible)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for whipped butter)
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (Grade A preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Extra maple syrup for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the bacon: Heat skillet over medium heat. Lay bacon slices flat without overcrowding. Cook 4-5 minutes per side until crispy but still chewy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Keep warm in a low oven (200°F) if needed. Save some bacon grease for cooking pancakes.
  2. Make the pancake batter: In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In another bowl, beat egg, then stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir gently until just combined; lumps are okay. Avoid overmixing.
  3. Cook the pancakes: Heat a lightly greased skillet or griddle over medium heat. Use about ¼ cup batter per pancake. Cook until bubbles form and edges look set, about 2-3 minutes. Flip and cook another 2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Keep cooked pancakes warm in a low oven.
  4. Whip the maple bourbon butter: Beat softened butter with maple syrup, bourbon, and salt until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Adjust sweetness or bourbon to taste.
  5. Assemble the stack: Layer pancakes on a plate, adding crumbled or whole bacon strips between layers. Top with a generous dollop of whipped maple bourbon butter. Drizzle with extra maple syrup if desired.
  6. Serve immediately while hot so the butter melts and bacon stays crisp.

Notes

Use fresh baking powder for best rise. Avoid overmixing batter to keep pancakes tender. Thick-cut bacon provides best texture. Whipping the butter creates a light, creamy topping that melts perfectly. Keep pancakes warm in a 200°F oven. Save bacon grease for added flavor in pancakes. Variations include gluten-free flour, dairy-free milk, nuts, or spices like cinnamon.

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Keywords: pancakes, maple bourbon, bacon, whipped butter, brunch, breakfast, comfort food, easy recipe

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