Description
Smash Burger Pancakes combine the best of breakfast and burgers in one delicious, fun twist. These savory pancakes feature a thin beef patty cooked directly on the batter, topped with melty cheese and classic burger fixings for a satisfying brunch or dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Patties
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard (optional, for beef)
Pancake Batter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional for pancakes)
- Butter or oil for greasing
Toppings & Serving
- Sliced American cheese
- Pickles
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Maple syrup (optional)
- Cooked bacon (optional)
- Chopped onions
Instructions
- Prepare beef patties: In a bowl, gently mix ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and mustard (if using). Divide the mixture into 8 small, thin patties and set aside.
- Make pancake batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, and melted butter. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese if desired.
- Cook pancakes with beef: Heat a griddle or skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil. Pour about 1/4 cup of pancake batter per pancake onto the hot surface. Immediately place a thin beef patty on top of each pancake while the batter is still wet and gently press it in. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Flip and finish cooking: Carefully flip the pancake and beef patty together. Top each with a slice of American cheese right after flipping to allow it to melt. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until both sides are golden brown and beef is cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the smash burger pancakes with your favorite burger toppings such as pickles, ketchup, mustard, chopped onions, and bacon if using. For an extra twist, drizzle with maple syrup for a sweet and savory combination.
Notes
- For a spicier version, mix sriracha into the beef or use pepper jack cheese.
- These smash burger pancakes are great served as brunch or a fun breakfast-for-dinner meal.
- Make sure not to overmix the pancake batter to keep pancakes light and fluffy.
- Use a thin patty to ensure it cooks fully during the pancake cooking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Griddle / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger pancake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
