Pig in a Pancake

• Classic Buttermilk-Style Pancake Batter (enough for 8 medium pancakes)

Bacon and Chocolate

• 8 slices thick-cut bacon
• ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• butter or ghee (for griddling)

Toppings

• Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce (warmed)
• Chocolate Drizzle
• Homemade Vanilla Whipped Cream

Garnish

• crispy bacon (chopped)
• semi-sweet chocolate chips
• powdered sugar (optional)
• flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the Bacon: Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then chop into small pieces. Reserve a few tablespoons for garnish.8 slices bacon
2. Warm the Sauces: Warm the Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce until spoonable and make sure the Chocolate Drizzle is loose enough to squeeze or drizzle.Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce, Chocolate Drizzle
3. Heat the Griddle: Heat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or ghee.butter or ghee
4. Build the Pancakes: Ladle the Classic Buttermilk-Style Pancake Batter onto the griddle. While the tops are still wet, scatter chopped bacon and chocolate chips over each pancake. Cook until bubbles form and the edges begin to set.Classic Buttermilk-Style Pancake Batter, chopped bacon, ¾ cup chocolate chips
5. Flip and Finish: Flip the pancakes so the bacon and chocolate side touches the griddle. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until the pancakes are golden brown, the chocolate softens, and the bacon side lightly caramelizes.pig in a pancake pancakes
6. Plate Upside Down: Transfer the pancakes to plates topping-side up so the bacon and chocolate are on display.finished pancakes
7. Garnish and Serve: Drizzle with warm caramel sauce and Chocolate Drizzle. Top with Homemade Vanilla Whipped Cream, reserved crispy bacon, extra chocolate chips, powdered sugar, or a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt if desired. Serve immediately.caramel sauce, Chocolate Drizzle, Homemade Vanilla Whipped Cream, crispy bacon, chocolate chips, powdered sugar, flaky sea salt