Classic Pancakes and Sides Recipe

Servings: 2

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

What Ingredients Do You Need to Make Classic Pancakes and Sides?

For the Pancakes:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

For the Sides:

• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup diced green pepper (optional)
• 1/4 cup diced ham (optional)
• 2 breakfast sausage links
• 2 slices of bacon
• 1 cup diced potatoes
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Butter for cooking and serving

How Do You Make Classic Pancakes and Prepare the Sides?

Instructions

1. Make the Pancakes

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, mix the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined (some lumps are okay).
• Heat a lightly buttered skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.
• You can serve the pancakes with butter on top or on the side.

2. Prepare the Sides

• Potatoes: In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp of butter over medium-high heat. Add the diced potatoes, season with salt and pepper, and cook until crispy and golden, about 10-12 minutes. Stir occasionally for even cooking.
• Sausage and Bacon: In the same skillet or a new one, cook the sausage links until browned and cooked through. Set aside. Cook the bacon slices to desired crispness, then remove and drain on paper towels.

3. Egg Options

• Over Easy (No Peppers or Ham): Heat a small amount of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Crack the eggs directly into the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until whites are set but yolks are still runny.
• Eggs with Green Pepper and Ham (Blanket Style): For a richer option, heat a small amount of butter in a skillet over medium heat, add the diced green pepper and ham, and cook for 1-2 minutes until softened. Crack the eggs over the mixture and cook either scrambled or folded in a blanket style with the peppers and ham inside.

4. Assemble and Serve

• Arrange two pancakes on each plate, with the butter either on top or on the side.
• Add the eggs, sausage, bacon, and potatoes next to the pancakes.
• Serve with syrup or your favorite pancake topping.

Let’s dig in!

You should be all done with preparing the Classic Pancakes and Sides. It is ready to serve for breakfast or brunch! Let me know if you enjoyed making this recipe and any substitutions you make to this dish.