Foodie Splits Little Debbie Treats In Half, Then Adds Bacon And Pancake Batter For A Breakfast Treat
It's Tasting Table's responsibility to stay abreast of the most exciting culinary experiments and innovations happening today, and to keep readers informed about the courageous, revolutionary souls pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the kitchen. In that spirit, one such bold foodie decided to split a Little Debbie treat in half, then add bacon and pancake batter for a once-unimaginable breakfast treat. What a time to be alive.
In a TikTok, the innovator in question demonstrates how to prepare this decadent repast. First by cleanly slicing a Little Debbie Nutty Buddy lengthways down the middle, then stacking some crispy bacon inside, sandwich-style. They then dip the assembly into a bowl of pancake batter — whether homemade or a store-bought mix — before cooking it in a skillet. Once golden brown, this sweet-and-savory Frankenstein is plated, dusted with powdered sugar, and drizzled with maple syrup.
In the written recipe that accompanies the video, the creator described the creation as a "playful twist on pancakes," and offered an alternate version in which the bacon and Nutty Buddy were chopped up and scattered onto the pancake as it cooks. They also suggested pairing it with milk or coffee to balance its richness.
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Whether the sight of this undeniably creative breakfast sets your mouth watering or your stomach churning, the various combinations involved are far from unprecedented. Bacon and pancakes are a well-recognized favorite, and dunking bacon in pancake batter combines the ultimate breakfast duo. For those unfamiliar with the Little Debbie range of products, Nutty Buddy bars consist of wafer cookies layered with peanut butter, all covered in a chocolate coating.
In the age of the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, no one should need to be told that peanut butter and chocolate go well together. While combining bacon with peanut butter might be less widespread, it is not unheard of — in fact, it was the foundation of the Fool's Fold Loaf, the ultra-sweet sandwich loved by Elvis Presley. With all this in mind, the fact that someone would mash up these various complementary interactions of flavor and texture is hardly surprising.
While we haven't sampled the Nutty Buddy Bacon Pancake yet, Tasting Table firmly believes in trying new things. If you feel the same, check out these 14 bizarre ingredient pairings that are surprisingly delicious. Who knows? Next time you're making breakfast, you may be inspired to come up with something unusual of your own.
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