Mancakes

Recipe View Gather all ingredients.

Recipe View In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp and evenly browned (approximately 10 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in green onions, allowing them to soften in the rendered bacon fat (1-2 minutes). Transfer the bacon mixture to a strainer, reserving the flavorful drippings.

Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Incorporate the drained bacon mixture, milk, Cheddar cheese, eggs, melted butter, and sugar, whisking until a smooth batter forms. Allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes to allow the gluten to relax and the cornmeal to hydrate.

Recipe View In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup and chipotle chile powder until the chile powder is fully dissolved, creating a spicy-sweet elixir.

Recipe View Heat 1 teaspoon of reserved bacon drippings, 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon of butter on a griddle over medium-high heat. Drop approximately ¼ cup of batter onto the hot griddle for each mancake. Cook until bubbles form and the edges appear dry (3-4 minutes).

Recipe View Flip the mancakes and cook until golden brown on the other side (2-3 minutes). Repeat with remaining batter, ensuring the griddle remains lightly greased.

Recipe View Transfer the finished mancakes to a plate and generously drizzle with the chipotle-infused maple syrup. Serve immediately and savor the harmonious blend of sweet and savory.