Use this foolproof recipe next time you pull out the box of Bisquick Pancake mix!
No breakfast brings me back to my childhood quicker than a stack of Bisquick pancakes. Let’s face it: a kitchen isn’t fully stocked until it has a giant box of Bisquick tucked away in the pantry. A product of the Great Depression, this now-ubiquitous pancake and baking mix offered families a fast, cheap alternative to biscuit and pancake batter from scratch. Bisquick is still around for a reason: it makes breakfast consistently tasty and easy, with minimal additions necessary. All you need is milk, a fat (like butter), eggs, and a little sugar.
Bisquick pancakes are perfectly fluffy, with just the right consistency to soak up all the delicious syrup (or whatever sauce) you’ve drenched them in. And you should definitely drench them in something! You’re already having pancakes for breakfast; you might as well turn it into something truly decadent.
Are Bisquick Pancakes Healthy?
Bisquick mix is not particularly healthy, but it’s not completely unhealthy. It contains bleached flour, vegetable oil, and baking soda, which are all fairly normal ingredients. This recipe adds some sugar and milk (which contains calcium) plus an egg (which adds protein and healthy fats). But let’s be real: the healthiness of a plate of pancakes depends on how you top them. If you add pancake syrup to your plate or a handful of chocolate chips to the pancake batter, your breakfast will become a sugar bomb, and that is definitely not healthy.
For pancakes that fall on the healthier side, skip the syrup and top your cakes with fresh fruit, such as sliced strawberries, bananas, or blueberries. I like to sweeten plain yogurt with a spoonful of honey before adding it to my pancakes as a creamy topping.
The Multi-Talented Bisquick
If you have uncovered a box of Bisquick in your pantry, and you need to make use of it, don’t think you have to make a thousand pancakes. Bisquick can be used in lots of different recipes, from breakfast to savory dinner, even desserts. Try this incredible Bisquick Peach Cobbler or this decadent Bisquick Quiche. If you really enjoy the pancakes, you must give Bisquick Waffles a try.
How To Make Ahead And Store
You can store unused batter in an airtight container in the fridge for no more than 2 days. Store leftover pancakes in an airtight container or Ziploc bag in the fridge for up to 5 days. To freeze pancakes, fill a freezer bag with a stack of 3 or 4 pancakes per bag (or however many fit without squishing them), separating the pancakes with pieces of parchment paper between them. You can store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Simply microwave for 30 seconds to a minute per pancake when you want to reheat.
Serving Suggestions
Bisquick pancakes can be served in a stack by themselves, drenched in your favorite sweet syrup (I love maple syrup) or melted butter. You can also serve these pancakes as part of a larger brunch spread, with classic brunch dishes like oven-cooked bacon and an Eggs Benedict Casserole. If you want the pancakes to take center stage, you can pair them with our mouthwatering Air-Fryer Breakfast Potatoes or a Paleo Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup whole milk or any milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup Bisquick pancake and baking mix
- Maple syrup and fresh strawberries for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, thoroughly whisk together the milk, egg, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the Bisquick mix into the wet ingredients until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and lightly coat with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Pour 1/4 cup of the pancake batter onto the hot skillet, forming round pancakes.
- Cook the pancakes until bubbles form on the surface, then carefully flip them over to cook the other side.
- Continue cooking the flipped pancake for an additional 1-2 minutes, until golden brown.
- Serve the warm pancakes topped with fresh strawberries and maple syrup.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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