Cheddar Flapjacks with Apple Maple Syrup

Here's a warm, hearty breakfast to serve up on a cold autumn or winter's morning—or anytime of the year!

Recipe Ingredients:

Syrup:
2 to 3 large apples, cored and sliced
1/4 cup butter
1 cup maple flavored syrup

Pancakes:
2 cups buttermilk pancake mix
1 1/3 cups milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 cups (8 ounces) Wisconsin Cheddar cheese, shredded
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Wisconsin Cheddar cheese, shredded for sprinkling

Cooking Directions:

1. For Syrup: Sauté apples in butter until tender. Add maple syrup and bring to boil. Remove from heat and cover.
2. For Pancakes: In medium bowl, combine pancake mix, milk, oil and eggs; beat well. Stir in 2 cups cheddar cheese.
3. For each pancake, cook 1/4 cup batter on hot griddle, turning when bubbles form on top of pancake and edges appear dry.
4. Top with apple maple syrup, bacon, and cheddar cheese. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.