My easy pancake bake is one of my more popular recipes because of how simple it is to prepare and serve. This is a savory version of the easy pancake bake, which includes crisp bacon, cheddar cheese and scallions, and is reminiscent of corn bread. Pair this savory bacon and cheddar pancake bake with a delicious runny egg or omelet for the ultimate breakfast.
All about this savory pancake bake
One of my more popular recipes is my Easy Pancake Bake and it’s many varieties. Over the years, I have gotten requests to do a savory version, and I always was hesitant about how it would turn out. I am glad I overcame my fears, because this will quickly become one of my new favorite breakfasts to meal prep.
I will admit I was nervous to combine savory flavors with a pancake recipe, but this turned out beyond my expectations. When I was developing this recipe, I was torn between using bacon or sausage. Since I already have a recipe for Pigs in a Blanket Breakfast Muffins which uses breakfast sausage for a sweet and savory combination, I went the bacon route. This pancake bake is reminiscent of cornbread; it’s slightly crumbly like a cornbread would be, and since the pancake mix I use isn’t sweet, the savory notes pair perfectly here.
This pancake bake features crispy center cut bacon, plus the bacon grease (trust me on this), protein-packed pancake mix, an egg and milk to hold it all together, cheddar cheese for cheesy goodness, and scallions.
To serve this pancake bake, I recommend pairing it with eggs. Here, I did a sunny-side up egg, but an omelet would be delicious too, especially for meal prep purposes.
This pancake bake makes a perfect meal prep; it makes four generous servings, and stores perfectly when covered in the fridge. To reheat, simply microwave it or pop it in the toaster oven.
What are the benefits of making a pancake bake?
The original pancake bake was created out of laziness, when I wanted to make multiple pancakes in one shot without standing at the stove flipping them individually. We have all been there… the family is waiting for pancakes, and you are serving each person individually as they come off the stove. Or, if you want to meal prep, you are spending time cooking pancakes and then storing them for the week. Making a pancake bake takes all of that stress away, while everything bakes in one dish in the oven. It’s the easiest meal prep ever. It takes just a couple of minutes to assemble, and then it bakes in the oven while you do something else!
What you’ll need to make the savory pancake bake
To make this recipe, here’s what you’ll need (note: the stats for this recipe are calculated using the brands noted0;
- pancake mix (I use this protein pancake mix to help keep me satisfied longer, but any will do)
- baking powder
- an egg
- milk (I use unsweetened almond milk, but any variety of milk will do)
- cheddar cheese (I use reduced fat for some healthy fats and creaminess, but fat free will work too)
- scallions
- center cut bacon
How to make the savory bacon and cheddar pancake bake
This is so easy to make, similar to my easy pancake bake recipe. There’s just one extra step, and that’s frying up the bacon!
To make this recipe, start by preheating your oven to 350F. Next, grab a small frying pan and chop your bacon into bite-sized pieces. Add the bacon to the frying pan, and cook it for about 10 minutes or until it is super crispy and the fat has rendered off. Remove the pan from the heat, and set aside until you are ready to use it.
Next, add the pancake mix, baking powder, egg, milk, and cheese to a mixing bowl, and stir to combine. Then, add your chopped scallion, and the cooked bacon along with the bacon grease. Don’t be afraid of the bacon grease! When you are reading nutritional labels, the stats include the fat on the bacon, so we might as well use it! It adds more flavor to this dish and helps bring it all together.
Spray a pie plate (or tart pan) with cooking spray, and then pour the batter in. Bake for about 25 minutes or until the bake is set up.
How to serve the savory pancake bake
Because of the savory notes in this recipe, I do not top this bake with syrup like I would with a traditional pancake bake. I recommend serving this pancake bake with an egg (if you are an egg person), or additional strips of bacon or sausage links, and some fresh fruit. Here, I paired mine with some fresh sliced tomato and an over-easy egg. It was divine!
Savory Bacon and Cheddar Pancake Bake
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- frying pan
- baking dish
Ingredients
- 4 slices center cut bacon, chopped
- 1 cup pancake mix, used: Kodiak Cakes Buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- 1 cup almond milk, cashew milk or skim milk
- 1/3 cup reduced fat cheddar cheese
- 1 scallion, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Chop the bacon and add it to a small frying pan.
- Turn the heat to medium, and cook the bacon until crispy and all fat has rendered off, about 10 minutes,
- Liberally spray a pie plate or baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine the pancake bake, baking powder, egg, milk, cheese, chopped scallion, the cooked bacon AND the bacon grease from the pan.
- Pour the batter into the sprayed baking dish.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cut into four servings.
Notes
- 5 WW points (all plans)
Nutrition
Other pancake bakes:
Lemon Almond Poppy Seed Pancake Bake
Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Pancake Bake
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Can’t wait to try this! It looks so delish especially with that bacon fat! Adds SO much flavor! Thanks Steph!!!
This savory pancake bake is delicious! I made it as written, and the flavors are very good, and the texture reminiscent of cornbread. I ate a piece, plain this morning, but the next time, I will top it with a sunny egg!
Omg! I can’t wait to try this! I have all the ingredients in my fridge and pantry and it will be my next breakfast meal prep.
This looks so good! Can’t wait to try it!
You know you’ve hit upon something special when, by just a glance at the recipe you “get it”. I made this just now and it is excellent! I used the Kodiak Buttermilk Pancake mix and unsweetened Oat Milk for the base and also used precooked bacon (Oscar Meyer Black Pepper Bacon). It came together quickly and easily and it turned out amazing! Thank you for sharing this! It will become a staple for me at home and on vacation trips too!
Great meal prep for the week and so easy to make!
I tried this tonight and it was yummy! But when I added the recipe in my weight watcher app it came up as 7 points instead of 5? I followed the exact recipe
1 cup of the pancake mix is 10
1 cup of the milk is 1
1 egg is 2 (on green)
4 slices or center cut bacon bacon (Oscar Mayer) is 3
1/3 cup of the cheese i used is 4
20 points total / 4 servings = 5
This was so yummy and a nice to have a savory option. I made the regular pancake bake for the kids and had dinner done in no time!
If you are a savory breakfast lover over sweet stuff, look no further than right here for an easy, awesome recipe. This pancake bake paired with a runny egg or two is such a delicious and filling breakfast. Thanks again, Steph, for a fantastic recipe.
I am such a savory breakfast fan and this hit the spot! So delicious, as is every recipe I’ve tried of yours. Thank you for lightening up my favorites!
I made this Pancake Bake this morning & it is soooo delicious! I didn’t have plain Kodiak so I used regular buttermilk pancake mix, other than that I didn’t change a thing. Picky husband & even pickier Mom approved! I’m gonna have to make two the next time so I can have leftovers 🥰👏👏👏👏👏
This is incredible! I just made it this morning and it sooooo good and my favorite pancake bake!!! 😋
I tried this recipe this week for breakfast and WOW I’m glad i did! It was so easy to make and tastes soo delicious. Reheats really nicely and actually keeps me full all morning!
Goes perfectly with a runny egg and kept me full for a long time!
Outstanding! I made it exactly as written and used skim milk because I only had vanilla flavored almond milk and it turned out perfectly. I am going to add this to my dinner rotation and serve it with eggs. I love soft boiled or poached eggs with either grits or savory oatmeal, and it’s nice to have another option to add to the mix.
This is so good! I added some jalapeño peppers, corn, and red peppers. Yummy!
This is my third time to make this recipe. I love it!! I use it for breakfast or lunch. Comes out perfect every time by following the recipe exactly as written.
This is a go-to favorite of mine! I always have a stash in the freezer so I’m never without. I usually split it into six portions and enjoy as a mid-morning snack. I add fresh minced garlic into the mix, which I highly recommend. I also use fat-free shredded cheddar and use the entire bag between mixing it into the batter and sprinkling on top. In this application, I’m okay with the fat-free stuff, lol. I have used both real bacon and turkey bacon and enjoy both, just depends on how many ww points I want it to be. Would love a different variation on this, hmm…
So good!!!!!!!
I made 2, this one and another one combining your baked oats carrot cake mix with this. Really good also!!! The spices probably need a little revision but consider making an official one.
LOVE!!!