27 Pancake Recipes for Sweet (or Savory) Meals Any Time
A pancake recipe might not be enough to transform a rough day into a great one, but pancakes for breakfast can brighten any morning—or evening, for that matter. Below you’ll find a few of our favorite pancake recipes, including diner-style buttermilk pancakes, sour cream pancakes, whole grain pancakes, and lots of savory pancakes too. (Did you know that you can turn almost any leftover into delicious dinner pancakes? Let us fill you in here.) Scroll through to whet your appetite and then grab the butter and maple syrup as needed.
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Anne Eastman, Food Styling by John Bjostad1/27Sour-Cream Pancakes With Sour-Cream Maple Syrup
Looking for classic pancake recipes on a Sunday morning, but there's no buttermilk in your fridge? This beloved Gourmet recipe could be your savior: instead of buttermilk, it uses tangy sour cream thinned with milk. The best part, though, is the sour cream-enriched maple syrup on top. You may never want to go back to your standard drizzle.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Anne Eastman, Food Styling by John Bjostad2/27Skillet Soufflé Pancake
Don't let the word soufflé scare you. This foolproof method for cloud-like pancakes makes any breakfast into a special occasion. Serve these with fruit on the side.
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Liza Jernow4/27Brown Butter and Powdered Buttermilk Pancake Mix
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton5/27Masa Pancakes
Fresh masa (or masa harina, if that's what you have on hand) adds rich corn flavor and floral notes to these exceptional pancakes from chef Alan Delgado.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks6/27Diner-Style Buttermilk Pancakes
Photo by Stephen Kent Johnson, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich8/27Whole Grain Pancakes with Blackberries
This flavorful pancake won't leave you hungry—it's made with whole wheat flour and studded with cooked whole grains.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova12/27Sheet-Pan Cider-Ricotta Pancakes With Pear Compote
A swirl of cinnamon-spiced pear compote runs through these protein-rich pancakes, which are cooked in one big batch. If you're hosting a crowd for brunch, this is the way to go.
Photo and Food Styling by Yekaterina Boystova13/27Sourdough Crepes
Let's face it, sourdough pancakes can be spongy and dense. These crepes are a better move: They're delightfully lacy and airy instead.
