Bacon n’ Beer Pancakes

The perfect combination of beer, bacon and maple syrup for a very indulgent weekend breakfast. This recipe may have replaced all other pancake recipes for me!

Ingredients:
8-10 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and diced
1 3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 egg, whites and yolk separated
1 12 oz. bottle nice beer (I recommend something like Newcastle or a nice amber beer – this is definitely not a recipe you can use a cheap beer with because you can taste the beer)
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
syrup, for serving

Servings: ~8 Pancakes

Instructions:
Cook your bacon how ever you want. I cooked mine in the oven at 375 for about 20 minutes, but you can easily pan fry it. Set aside to cool, then dice (I used kitchen scissors and just cut it up into confetti).

Whisk together your flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the egg yolk, the beer, and the vegetable oil. In a small bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy and add them to the beer mixture.

Gently whisk the beer mixture into the flour mixture, until just combined. Fold in the diced bacon. Heat a large pan over medium-high, until hot. Grease your pan with either non-stick spray or butter. Scoop 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake and cook for 2-3 minutes, until bubbling on one side. Flip the pancake and let cook until golden.

Serve with a little butter if you want and lots of good quality maple syrup.

Recipe From: http://crepesofwrath.net/2011/01/31/bacon-n-beer-griddle-cakes/

Jason loves, bacon, beer and breakfast almost as much as he loves lasagna, pizza and sandwiches. So when I saw this recipe up on Crepes of Wrath I knew I had to try it, I just had to wait 3 months for Jason to come home again. I had assumed that this recipe would be novel and interesting, I didn't think it would be fantastically awesome! This is a great breakfast treat, the beer is flavorful but not overpowering, the bacon blends with the beer and the maple syrup perfectly. I don't know that I will make normal pancakes ever again.

These were, fast, easy, super tasty and the perfect breakfast indulgence.

Make sure to use good beer, we went with Sam Adams Boston Lager which was perfect for this. Don't go too pale or it wont mesh with the maple syrup and don't go too dark or it will over shadow everything else. Stick with red to a light dark and I think you will have the optimum flavor.

Potato, Cheese, and Ale Soup

I forgot to get a picture of this one!

This is a great easy filling soup that can easily be made with ingredients you already have on hand. Easy to make and delicious.

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 large Idaho potatoes, diced
1 cup chicken broth or stock
1 12. oz Ale-style beer (or hard cider)
3/4 cup shredded jack and cheddar cheese (or whatever you like/have), plus 1/2 cup for garnish
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (omit is using hard cider)
**Optional: 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Servings: 2-3 servings

Instructions:
Set a large pot over medium-high heat and add the olive oil once it’s hot. Saute the onions for 5-7 minutes, or until soft, then add the garlic and saute for another couple of minutes.

Add diced potatoes and brown a bit and get them a bit soft. Stir to prevent sticking, and add the beer and broth after about 8-10 minutes. Let simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or so, or until the potatoes are tender.

Use an immersion blender and puree 1/2-3/4 (personal choice) of the soup until smooth. Add in the salt, pepper, paprika (if using), and apple cider vinegar (if using) and blend. Then add in the cheese and blend. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Serve!

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Recipe From: http://crepesofwrath.net/2009/06/10/potato-cheese-and-ale-soup/

I saw this recipe on Crepes of Wrath and thought it looked delicious, how can you go wrong with potatoes, cheese and beer? Turns out it was as awesome as I thought it would be and worked really well with a hard cider Mel had sent me. Easy to make and whips up in no time with no unusual ingredients. Filling and tasty.