Jake's Bacon Pancakes from Adventure Time
Fluffy American pancakes with a strip of crispy bacon baked right inside — the very breakfast from Jake's song.
"Bacon pancakes, makin' bacon pancakes" — Jake the dog hums this for a reason: the combo of sweet batter and salty bacon never fails. These pancakes cook in minutes: pour the batter, drop a strip of bacon right in the center and flip. The perfect fun breakfast for fans of the Land of Ooo.
🧺 Ingredients
🍽 4 servings👩🍳 Method
- 1
Sear the bacon
Fry the bacon strips until half done (1–2 minutes per side); they will finish cooking inside the batter.
- 2
Dry ingredients
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
- 3
Wet ingredients
In another bowl whisk the milk, egg and melted butter.
- 4
Make the batter
Mix wet and dry ingredients until combined — small lumps are fine.
- 5
Pour the batter
Heat a pan over medium heat and pour a round portion of batter.
- 6
Add the bacon
Immediately place a bacon strip in the center and press lightly so the batter wraps around it.
- 7
Cook & flip
Cook until bubbles appear on the surface, then flip and brown the other side.
- 8
Maple syrup
Serve hot, drizzled with maple syrup.
💡 Tips
- 💡
Use thin bacon — thick strips won't cook through in the time the pancake needs.
- 💡
Cook on medium so the bacon finishes while the pancake doesn't burn.
🔄 Swaps & variations
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For a sweet version swap bacon for banana or chocolate chips.
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❓ Frequently asked questions
Where are bacon pancakes from in Adventure Time?
They're Jake the dog's dish, sung about in the whole 'Bacon Pancakes' ditty — a pancake with a bacon strip cooked inside, which became an internet meme from the show.
How do I keep the bacon from falling off the pancake?
Lay the bacon strip on the pan, sear it lightly, then pour batter right over it — the pancake wraps around and locks it in.
What to serve with them?
Maple syrup is the classic match: salty bacon and sweet syrup give that contrast. Great with fried eggs and coffee.