Upside-Down Apple Bacon Pancake

  Breakfast

I frequently cook Sunday brunch for my husband and myself, and I am always experimenting with new recipes. Apples picked from our tree were the inspiration behind these sweet and savory pancakes, which my husband quickly declared a keeper.

Upside-Down Apple Bacon Pancake

Average Rating: 4

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 20 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 bacon strips, chopped
  • 1 large apple, peeled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup 2% milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional toppings: Confectioners' sugar and maple syrup

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375°.
  • 2. In an 8-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels to drain, reserving drippings.
  • 3. Add apples to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with bacon, brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • 4. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking powder. In a small bowl, combine egg, milk, butter and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour over apples.
  • 5. Bake until lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. Invert onto a serving plate. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar and serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 371 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 430mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.

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