Beer and Bacon Mancakes

 

1/2

lb bacon (8 slices)

1/3

cup packed brown sugar

2

cups Original Bisquick® mix

1

cup of your favorite regular or nonalcoholic beer

2

eggs

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Place wire rack on top of cookie sheet. Arrange bacon in single layer on top of rack. Bake 10 minutes.
• 2 Sprinkle bacon with half the brown sugar. Bake 10 minutes longer. Turn bacon over; sprinkle with remaining brown sugar. Bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until golden brown. Remove from rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes. Crumble bacon into small pieces; set aside.
• 3 Heat griddle or skillet over medium-high heat or electric griddle to 375°F; grease with vegetable oil or shortening.
• 4 In medium bowl, beat Bisquick mix, beer and eggs with whisk until blended. If batter is too thick, add additional beer until desired consistency. Stir in bacon. Pour by 1/2 cupfuls onto hot griddle. Cook until edges are dry. Turn; cook until golden brown.