Best 10 Bacon Cheddar Potato Pancakes Recipes

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Are you searching for a captivating culinary creation that combines the delectable flavors of bacon, cheddar cheese, and the comforting earthiness of potatoes, resulting in a harmonious symphony of taste? Look no further! This comprehensive guide will unveil a treasured recipe that transforms these humble ingredients into a delightful dish known as bacon cheddar potato pancakes. Be prepared to embark on a culinary journey where crispy exteriors give way to soft, fluffy interiors, while the smoky bacon and rich cheddar cheese intertwine to create an unforgettable taste experience. Whether savored as a main course or as a delectable side dish, these pancakes promise to tantalize your taste buds and leave you yearning for more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BACON POTATO PANCAKES



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Crispy potato pancakes with bacon and thyme.

Provided by champ

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes     Potato Pancake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 slices bacon
4 Idaho potatoes, peeled and shredded
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
salt and ground black pepper to taste
vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; let cool and crumble. Reserve bacon drippings in skillet.
  • Combine crumbled bacon, potatoes, flour, eggs, garlic, thyme, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  • Pour vegetable oil about 1/4-inch deep into skillet with bacon drippings and place over medium heat; heat until the oil and bacon drippings shimmer.
  • Gently drop potato mixture by heaping tablespoon into hot oil and flatten potatoes into small patties about 3 inches in diameter. Cook until browned, about 3 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 74.7 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 187.8 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

CHEDDAR BACON POTATO PANCAKES



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Provided by Camille @ Growing Up Gabel

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash browns
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 Tablespoons flour
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2-4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup oil for frying

Steps:

  • Combine hash browns, egg, baking powder and flour in a large bowl and stir to mix. Stir in bacon and cheese.
  • Heat oil over medium high in a large frying pan until hot.
  • Using a large scoop or 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop mixture into frying pan.
  • Flip pancakes over when the edges are set, about 5 minutes, and fry until browned.
  • Serve warm with sour cream and chives.

BACON CHEDDAR POTATO PANCAKES WITH DIJON MAPLE SYRUP



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Use leftover potatoes or fresh to make these easy, tasty pancakes for breakfast or for dinner. The Dijon maple syrup gives you the best of both sweet and savory worlds.

Provided by Nikki Miller-Ka of Nik Snacks

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups cold leftover mashed potatoes
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 Tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 egg2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
1/2 cup white onions, finely chopped8 strips of bacon, cut into lardons
2 Tablespoons butter, melted1 bunch green onions, sliced (for garnish)
1/2 cup Pure maple syrup1/4 cup Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Mix the mashed potatoes, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, butter, egg and sharp cheddar cheese together in a large bowl.
  • Heat a large pan or skillet to medium-high heat and melt 2 Tablespoons of butter.Saute bacon and onions for 5-7 minutes until onions become translucent and bacon begins to crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and let cool. Add to potato mixture
  • Use the remainder of the butter and bacon grease to cook the pancakes. Scoop 1/4 cup batter per pancake into the pan..
  • Cook each pancake until you start to see edges browning on the sides. Flip each pancake over and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes on the other side (or until the outside is golden brown). Repeat for each pancake until the batter is gone. Season with salt and garnish with green onions. Serve with Dijon Maple Syrup.
  • Stir together mustard and syrup until well-combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.08, Fat 9.32, SaturatedFat 3.90, Carbohydrate 19.55, Fiber 1.17, Sugar 2.87, Protein 6.98, Sodium 464.52, Cholesterol 31.89

CHEDDAR BACON PANCAKES RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by HeatherS

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all-purpose Flour
1 Tbs. cornmeal
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
1 cup + 2 Tbs. buttermilk, shaken
1 egg
3 slices bacon, cooked, diced
1/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese
Butter or vegetable oil, for skillet

Steps:

  • Mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In separate bowl, mix buttermilk and egg. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; mix until just combined. Batter should have some lumps. Gently told in bacon and cheese. Preheat skillet over medium heat; brush with 11/2 tsp. butter or 1 tsp. oil. Using 1/4 cup measure, scoop batter onto warm skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes until small bubbles form on surface of pancake; flip. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 1-2 minutes or until golden. Transfer to baking sheet; place in preheated 200°F oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter.

CHEDDAR-BACON POTATO BAKE



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Make and share this Cheddar-Bacon Potato Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by RecipeNut

Categories     Breakfast

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

10 -12 medium baking potatoes
1 lb bacon, thickly sliced
4 -5 large onions, sliced fairly thick
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
3 cups grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Scrub potatoes and slice thick without peeling.
  • Put potatoes in cold water and cover.
  • Slice onions.
  • Fry bacon.
  • Remove bacon and discard drippings.
  • In a large casserole dish, spray with nonstick cooking spray, place cooked and drained bacon on bottom of dish.
  • Drain potato slices and layer in casserole alternating with onions, bacon and cheese.
  • Top with butter.
  • Bake in oven at 325 degrees for 1-1/2 hours or until potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 711.8, Fat 51.3, SaturatedFat 24.8, Cholesterol 113.6, Sodium 826.6, Carbohydrate 42.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 4.9, Protein 21.1

BACON POTATO PANCAKES



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Meet the Cook: Potatoes are something I can eat anytime of day and almost any way. This recipe's one I came up with to go along with pigs in blankets several years ago. Our three children are grown, and John and I have five grandchildren. -Linda Hall, Hazel Green, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 to 6 medium uncooked red potatoes, peeled and shredded (about 3 cups)
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash ground nutmeg
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • Rinse and thoroughly drain potatoes. In a bowl, combine the potatoes, bacon, onion, eggs, flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg. , In an electric skillet, heat 1/8 in. of oil to 375°. Drop batter by 2 heaping tablespoonfuls into hot oil. Flatten to form patties. Fry until golden brown; turn and cook the other side. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 113mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BACON CHEDDAR POTATO CAKES RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by JeffK

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 slices bacon
4 cups cold leftover mashed potatoes
2 eggs
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon slices, crumble, and set aside. Leave the bacon drippings in the skillet. Mix the mashed potatoes, eggs, onion powder, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; stir in the crumbled bacon and Cheddar cheese. Form the mixture into 8 patties. Heat the bacon drippings over medium heat, and pan-fry the patties in the drippings until crisp on each side, about 4 minutes per side.

BACON CHEDDAR PATTY CAKES



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I always seem to have leftover mashed potatoes in my fridge. This is a great recipe to use them up.

Provided by Rae

Categories     Side Dish     Potato Side Dish Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 slices bacon
4 cups cold leftover mashed potatoes
2 eggs
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon slices, crumble, and set aside. Leave the bacon drippings in the skillet.
  • Mix the mashed potatoes, eggs, onion powder, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl; stir in the crumbled bacon and Cheddar cheese.
  • Form the mixture into 8 patties. Heat the bacon drippings over medium heat, and pan-fry the patties in the drippings until crisp on each side, about 4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 16.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 1342.1 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

BACON-CHEDDAR POTATO CROQUETTES



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Instead of throwing out leftover mashed potatoes, use them to make this potato croquette recipe. The little baked balls are yummy with ranch dressing, barbecue sauce or Dijon mayonnaise for dipping. -Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups cold mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon minced chives
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
40 Ritz crackers, crushed
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon paprika
Barbecue sauce, Dijon-mayonnaise blend or ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Shape mixture by tablespoonfuls into balls. Roll in cracker crumbs. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight., Combine butter and paprika; drizzle over croquettes. Bake at 375° until golden brown, 18-20 minutes. Serve with dipping sauce of your choice. Freeze option: Prepare croquettes as directed, omitting chilling step. Transfer to waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Prepare butter mixture; drizzle over croquettes. Cover and freeze until firm. Transfer to resealable plastic freezer bags; return to freezer. To use, bake croquettes as directed, increasing time to 20-25 minutes. Serve with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BACON CHEDDAR BAKED POTATO RECIPE BY TASTY



Bacon Cheddar Baked Potato Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: russet potatoes, olive oil, salt, shredded cheddar cheese, scallions, bacon, sour cream, butter, milk, pepper, chive

Provided by Vaughn Vreeland

Categories     Sides

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 russet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
½ cup scallions, chopped
¾ cup bacon, chopped, divided
½ cup sour cream, plus more for topping
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon pepper
chive, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Carefully pierce potatoes with a fork. On a baking sheet oil the potatoes well and sprinkle with salt.
  • Bake for one hour. If making more potatoes, an additional 15 minutes per potato is needed.
  • Once cooled, cut the potatoes vertically, scoop out the inside, and transfer to a bowl.
  • In the bowl with the scooped out potato, add the cheese, scallions, ½ cup (110 g) of bacon, sour cream, butter, milk, and pepper, and mix well.
  • Scoop the potato mixture back into the hollowed-out potatoes and top with cheddar cheese and remaining ¼ cup (55 G) of bacon bits.
  • Bake an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve warm with sour cream and chives.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 808 calories, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 5 grams

Tips:

  • Use a large skillet to ensure the pancakes have enough room to cook evenly.
  • Be sure to heat the skillet over medium-high heat before adding the pancake batter.
  • Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop the batter onto the hot skillet, leaving enough space between each pancake.
  • Cook the pancakes for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve the pancakes immediately with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, chives, or bacon.

Conclusion:

These bacon cheddar potato pancakes are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast, lunch, or dinner option. They're packed with flavor and sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy potatoes, give these pancakes a try!

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