Prepare to be amazed with the amazing recipes you can create using pancake mix. Goodbye morning pancakes and hello savory!
Recipes using pancake mix are a must. It isn’t only used to make pancakes. It’s such a versatile ingredient that can slash your cook time and simplify tons of dishes.
Pancake mixes don’t get their fair share of air time, but after seeing the recipes below, you’ll consider it your new kitchen staple. From savory to sweet and everything in between, let’s get straight to it.
How do you jazz up STORE-BOUGHT pancake mix?
There are many ways to make other dishes besides pancakes with pancake mix. We’ll cover them all below. But before we get to some delicious recipes, start thinking of pancake mix as the base for dishes. Once you have your base ingredient, the world is your oyster (or should we say pancake?)
Can pancake mix be used as batter?
Absolutely! Pancake mix is pretty much just a runny batter. It’s thinner than, say, cake or muffin batter. And it typically has less flavoring than say a sweetened cake. But as we covered above, think of it as a base, then get creative!
13 Savory Recipes With Pancake Mix
Pancake mix chicken and dumplings
Even Asian-inspired food can be cooked with pancake mix! Dumplings are usually quite time-consuming to make, but the pancake mix allows you to cut corners.
Vegetable and sausage pancake casserole
This vegetable and sausage pancake casserole recipe only requires 5 ingredients, making it great to whip up for a quick breakfast. It turns out that having vegetables in a pancake isn’t it all that weird after all.
Pancake mix cheddar drop biscuits
You only need 5 ingredients to cook the pancake mix cheddar drop biscuits. This recipe is fantastic as it’s a shortcut to making biscuits — no flour is required!
Love a biscuit? Try our copycat Red Lobster biscuits.
Pancake mix pizza casserole
When you’re not sure what to feed the family, pizza is always a go-to-option! With this pancake mix pizza casserole recipe, turn your pizza into a casserole for a quick weeknight dinner.
Pancake mix taco pie
With only 15 minutes of prep time, take your tastebuds to Mexico with the super simple pancake mix taco pie recipe. This recipe contains green chillies but you can substitute them with jalapenos to add a touch of spice.
Looking for more taco pie recipes? Try our crunchy taco pie recipe or our walking taco casserole.
Pancake mix zucchini and mozzarella quiche
This crustless, airy, vegetarian quiche is perfect for brunch. I also love baking these to bring to a dinner party as they are so easy to make ahead of time.
Love zucchini? Try our zucchini with sour cream sauce or our child-approved zucchini bread.
Pancake mix mini meatloaves
Did you ever think you’d be able to cook meatloaf for a weeknight dinner? This extremely easy pancake mix meatloaves recipe makes it possible.
Pancake mix Maryland crab cakes
Pancake mix is so versatile that you can even cook seafood with it. The pancake mix crab cake recipe isn’t too heavy on spices, allowing you to really taste the mouth-watering crab meat.
Because you can never have too many crab cakes in your life, try our easiest-ever crab cake recipe.
Pancake mix chicken tenders
Thanks to the magic of pancake mix, these golden brown chicken tenders can be ready in less than 20 minutes. It’s perfect as finger food at a party or as an appetizer for a weeknight meal.
Chicken tenders make the world go round. Try our almond-crusted chicken tenders with honey mustard dipping sauce.
Pancake mix fried catfish
This Southern classic can be ready in 20 minutes thanks to pancake mix and carbonated water. Serve it with some coleslaw or sweet potato fries, and don’t forget the lime wedge!
Pancake mix oven-baked chicken
If you love your chicken extra crispy, look no further than the pancake mix oven-baked chicken. Even Colonel Sanders would be proud of this recipe!
Pancake mix chicken pie
What is one of the most heartwarming comfort foods? Chicken pie, of course! This pancake mix chicken pie only takes 10 minutes to prep and it will please both adults and children.
How about a cauliflower chicken pot pie or a crab and shrimp pot pie.
Pancake mix tater tots cheeseburger casserole
I never thought I’d use the words cheeseburger and pancake mix in the same sentence, but here we are! It’s basically a deconstructed cheeseburger with tater tots – yum!
13 Desserts Recipes Using Pancake Mix
Chocolate chip pancake mix scones
What better way to start the day than with fresh baked goods? This pancake mix scones recipe uses chocolate chips, but you can replace them with walnuts, almonds, or even raisins.
Looking for traditional chocolate chip cookies? Try these Neiman Marcus chocolate chip cookies.
Pancake mix coffee cake
If you can’t begin your day without being highly caffeinated, the pancake mix coffee cake recipe is perfect for you. And with a few substitutions, you can easily make it vegan-friendly.
When you’re done with the above recipe, try these cinnamon coffee cake muffins.
Pumpkin spice pancake mix muffins
These cute pumpkin spice pancake mix muffins are great for breakfast. They only take 25 minutes to cook and stay good for 4 days in a sealed container.
Craving more pumpkin spice? Try our 2-ingredient pumpkin muffins or our 2-ingredient pumpkin dump cake.
Pancake mix crepes
You don’t need to pick between pancakes or crepes – you get a bit of both. Thanks to the pancake mix, you get gorgeous, thin crepes in no time.
Pancake donuts
Thanks to this simple pancake donuts recipe, you can make donuts without having to wait for the batter to rise. All you need for this recipe is water (or milk), eggs, sugar, cinnamon powder, and oil to cook.
Pancake mix zucchini muffins
Have you ever tried a recipe including vegetables and chocolate? The pancake mix zucchini muffins recipe includes chocolate chips and cinnamon to mask the vegetable’s flavor.
Pancake mix apple cobbler
You really don’t need to be a baker to cook this super simple pancake mix apple cobbler. You can even create a vegan version by substituting the milk with any non-dairy milk.
Pancake mix buttermilk biscuits
Can you believe this pancake mix buttermilk biscuits recipe only requires 3 ingredients? All you need is our magic pancake mix, butter, and milk, and you’re good to go.
Pancake mix funnel cake
Eggs and bacon are great and all, but why not mix things up for tomorrow morning’s breakfast with this pancake mix funnel cake? All you need are 6 ingredients to cook this golden, crispy delicacy.
Pancake mix cinnamon rolls
This easy pancake mix cinnamon rolls recipe will make you look like a master baker. I love how they’re fluffy and gooey on the inside, just like the texture of regular cinnamon rolls.
Pancake mix banana bread
This pancake mix banana bread is a great dessert if you’re watching your weight but can’t get over your sweet tooth. Both nutritious and delicious, it can be eaten with no guilt!
Banana bread pancake mix cookies
I’ve honestly never had cookies so soft and fluffy before! Put a smile on your family’s face tomorrow morning by trying out this banana bread pancake mix cookie recipe.
Want more bananas? Try this 4-ingredient banana bread, these banana bread muffins, or this chunky monkey chocolate banana bread pudding.
Pancake mix strawberry shortcake
The strawberry shortcake, a classic summer favorite, has never been so easy to bake. Add a little whipped cream, and at least the strawberries will count as one of your 5 a day! And we won’t blame you for posting a picture of this gorgeous dessert on social media.
Ready for more strawberries? Try these strawberry Jell-O snacks, this Korean strawberry milk, or even this strawberry bread!
Pancake mix blueberry muffins
If blueberries are in season (or if you have frozen blueberries), I highly recommend this pancake mix blueberry muffins recipe. I love cooking these when the kids have friends over to give them a potassium and anti-oxidant boost.
More blueberries? Yes, please! Try this blueberry custard pie or blueberry buckle.
Pancake mix chocolate chip cookies
These gluten-free chocolate chip cookies made with pancake mix are so easy to make! All you need is butter, salt, vanilla extract, egg, chocolate chips, and your pancake mix.
More Recipes Inspiration
Keebler Cheesecake Recipe
Breakfast Charcuterie Boards
Leftover Baked Potato Recipes
21 Leftover Lamb Recipes
Birthday Breakfast Ideas
McDonald’s Breakfast Sauce
Denny’s Pancake Recipe
Have questions or suggestions about recipes using pancake mix? Leave them in the comments below.
