UPSIDE-DOWN BACON PANCAKE

Upside-Down Bacon Pancake image

Make a big impression when you present one family-sized bacon pancake. The brown sugar adds sweetness that complements the salty bacon. If you can fit more bacon in the skillet and want to add more, go for it. -Mindie Hilton, Susanville, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

6 bacon strips, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups complete buttermilk pancake mix
1-1/2 cups water
Optional: Maple syrup and butter

Steps:

In a large cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels with a slotted spoon. Remove drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons. Return bacon to pan with reserved drippings; sprinkle with brown sugar., In a small bowl, combine pancake mix and water just until moistened. Pour into pan., Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm, with maple syrup and butter if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 802mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.