Cheddar and Bacon Pancakes

Yield

4 servings

Prep Time / Cook Time

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Activity Guide

Car Camping

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 strips of bacon, cooked and finely chopped
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese, in 1/8 in cubes
  • maple syrup

Tools

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Medium bowl
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Whisk or fork
  • Large zip top bag

Method

At Home:

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, oil, and egg. Add dry ingredients to milk mixture; whisk until just moistened. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are fine.
  2. Add green onions and bacon to the batter and mix.
  3. Carefully pour batter into a large zip top bag and store in refrigerator or cooler until you are ready to make the pancakes.

At Camp:

  1. Heat skillet on medium heat with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Don’t skimp on the oil, especially if your skillet is not non-stick.
  2. When skillet is hot, pour batter into skillet (about 2-3 tablespoons worth) and immediately sprinkle the cheese cubes in the pancake.
  3. Flip your pancake when batter has little bubbles coming through. Use the spatula to press down on the pancake a little.
  4. Your pancake is ready when the second side is golden brown with beautiful melted pockets of cheese.
  5. Serve immediately with maple syrup (real maple syrup!!).