Turn your epic stack of pancakes into a meal by serving them with one of these simple sides.
Plus, you’ll also find some epic pancake toppings and syrups to make them extra special.
Sides to Serve with Pancakes
Pick one of these easy sides to compliment your pancake breakfast. Below, you’ll find classics like crispy bacon to egg sides, hash, fruit, and more! Simply click on the button to learn more about the recipe or save it.
Bacon Spinach Frittata Recipe
An easy and delicious side dish that adds protein and is easy to customize. Bonus: can be made ahead.
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Crispy Bacon (in the microwave!)
The easiest way to make crispy bacon in a hurry, especially if your pancakes are ready and need something on the side!
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Fruit & Yogurt Parfaits
Start your day right and add protein by layering your favorite fruit and yogurt.
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Best-Ever Pancake Tacos
Load up your pancakes with eggs, cheese, and more, and turn them into a pancake taco!
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Crustless Mini Quiches with Spinach & Bacon
These bite-sized mini quiches add protein and are perfectly portioned by using a mini muffin pan.
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Butternut Squash and Chorizo Hash
This terrific hash breakfast option can be served on the side with or without a fried egg!
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Mex Loaded Pancakes
Swap the tortilla for a pancake and top it with some black beans and fried eggs for an epic breakfast-mex combo!
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Easy Egg Shakshuka Recipe
These baked eggs in a tomato-based sauce are hard to pronounce but super easy to make and enjoy.
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Mason Jar Overnight Oats
Extra carbs never hurt anyone, plus, 5g of protein per serving in each!
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Looking for more breakfast sides? These additional tasty sides are sure to please:
- Hashbrowns
- Potato Wedges
- Banana Bread
- Coffee Cake
- Fruit Cups
- Scrambled Eggs
- Fried Egg
- Hard Boiled Egg
- Turkey Sausage
- Sausage
- Turkey Bacon
- Croissants
- Smoothies
- Grits
- Greek Yogurt
- Biscuits and Gravy
- Omelets
- Casseroles
- Baked Beans
- Chorizo
- Mushrooms
What to Serve on Top of Pancakes
Pancakes are the canvas for some of the very best pancake toppings. Pick one of these syrups, sauces, fruits, or drizzles to serve on top of your fluffy pancake stack!
Easy Blueberry Syrup Recipe
A foolproof blueberry sauce to drizzle on top of your pancakes and make them epic.
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Strawberry Syrup Recipe
Use fresh or frozen strawberries to make this incredibly tasty topper!
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Easy Roasted Strawberries
Wash, slice, and let the oven do the rest! Roasting strawberries brings out their sweetness to the next level.
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Roasted Apple Slices with Cinnamon
Warm slices of heavenly apples make a great side or topping for your fluffy stack!
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Apple Pancakes (Plus Cinnamon Apple Topping)
Next-level pancakes with tidbits of apples inside and on top of the stack!
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Easy Peach Syrup Recipe
Use fresh or frozen peaches to turn your stack into a peachy breakfast with this peach syrup.
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For even more delicious toppings:
- Butter & Syrup: basic staples that add an extra oomph.
- Cinnamon Butter: Texas Roadhouse Rolls have nothing on cinnamon butter pancakes!
- Honey: a semi-sweet drizzle creates an ooey-gooey pancake.
- Whipped Cream: a dollop of whipped cream sweetens fluffy pancakes.
- Nuts: different nuts (cashews, pecans, almonds) create a delicious and crunchy flavor that tastes great on pancakes. Go nuts!
- Brown Sugar: for a little bit of additional sweetness, sprinkle brown sugar for a caramelized taste.
- Peanut Butter: 10/10 taste!
- Mini Marshmallows & Graham Crackers: create a delicious s’mores flavor on your pancakes!
- Pumpkin Spice or Nutmeg: these holiday spices are sure to add joy to your best pancakes.
- Caramel Drizzle: sweet and simple caramel goes great on your favorite breakfast.
Jazz up your family’s next pancake breakfast with these drool-worthy side dishes and toppings!
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