Sweet and Savory Stacks: Your Guide to the Perfect Pancake Party

Pancakes are the ultimate comfort food, and a nostalgic favorite for people of all ages. That’s why we’re so excited about our new Signature Blends Pancake & Waffle Mixes—they’re your shortcut to pancakes from scratch, any time! It’s never been easier to whip up fluffy, tender pancakes and crisp, golden waffles, thanks to these versatile, just-add-water mixes. Just mix, pour and flip for a delicious breakfast in minutes.

Bob often reminisced about his mother making him delicious pancakes that he would roll up hot (after sprinkling with powdered sugar) and eat on the way to school in the mornings. So when we created our new mixes, our mission was clear: we needed to use only good ingredients (no funny stuff!), and they had to be as convenient as they are delicious.

Bob’s Signature Blend: Your Shortcut to Pancakes from Scratch

At Bob’s Red Mill, we know good ingredients—we've been milling them in Oregon since 1978! When we made these new mixes, we used our decades of experience to create our newest signature blend: an expertly crafted mix of our premium flours and other pantry essentials, for golden, fluffy pancakes that taste like they were made from scratch. These mixes are so easy, you’ll reach for them time and time again. But they taste so delicious, you’ll want to share them with everyone you know. So why not throw a pancake party?

Entertaining doesn't have to be complicated! You just need a few essential elements: good ingredients, good friends, and (okay this is important) passable organizational skills. Our Homestyle Buttermilk, Chocolate Chip & Banana, and White Chocolate & Strawberry mixes help you whip up scratch-quality pancakes in minutes, so you can spend less time cooking, and more time enjoying friends and family. It’s a simple, easy way to reunite old friends, reach out to new ones, and include just one more person around the table.

The best part about starting with good-quality ingredients? Our pancake mixes just taste better, and are the perfect backdrop to your guests’ creativity: everyone can amp up these irresistible flapjacks with sweet and savory toppings.

Pancakes for Dinner Party

We’ve all heard of breakfast for dinner, but I’m talking about something a little different here: Dinner Party Pancakes! That’s right—it’s time to cast aside your preconceived notions of what pancakes can be, and explore some delicious possibilities, as we transform our Signature Blends Pancake Mixes into entrees and desserts!

Taco Pancake Party

Gathering around the table for a Taco Pancake Party can turn an ordinary Tuesday into an unforgettable experience. Bring everyone together with golden goodness straight off the griddle and use freshly made pancakes as "tortillas” for your guests’ dream tacos.

Our Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix pairs well with sweet and savory toppings. Here’s just a handful of ideas to get inspired!

Savory:

• Marinated pork, pineapple and cilantro  
• Fish sticks and spicy slaw  
• Black beans and roasted sweet potatoes  

Sweet:  

• Blackberries, lemon curd and mascarpone cheese  
• Sliced bananas, drizzled peanut butter and whipped cream  
• Fresh pineapple, whipped coconut cream and toasted coconut flakes  

White Chocolate & Strawberry Pancake & Waffle Mix is fruity and decadent, perfect for sweet fillings! 

• Strawberries, whipped cream and mini chocolate chips  
• Chocolate chunks, graham cracker pieces and torched marshmallows  
• Raspberries, vanilla custard and crunchy granola  

The cozy, nostalgic flavors of our Chocolate Chip & Banana Pancake & Waffle Mix pair well with fillings inspired by classic desserts.

• Whipped cream, chocolate sauce and Peanut Butter Homestyle Granola  
• Bananas Foster: sliced bananas sauteed with brown sugar, butter, rum (optional) and cinnamon, topped with vanilla ice cream  
• Banana pudding, sliced bananas, Nilla wafers  

Build-Your-Own Waffle Sandwich Party

There's something uniquely delightful about welcoming friends and family around a giant stack of freshly made waffles to make a variety of sweet and savory sandwiches! Our Signature Blends Pancake & Waffle Mixes make crispy, golden waffles with just water and oil.

Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix

Savory:  

• Bacon, egg and cheese with maple syrup for dipping 
• Fried chicken and spicy slaw  
• Goat cheese, prosciutto, arugula and red pepper jelly  

Sweet:  

• Creamy peanut butter and your favorite jam or preserves 
• Whipped cream, lemon curd and blackberries  
• Vanilla ice cream, salted caramel sauce and sprinkles 

White Chocolate & Strawberry 

• Sliced strawberries, mascarpone, balsamic glaze and black pepper 
• The Monte Cristo: ham, turkey, gruyere, sprinkle of powdered sugar 
• Cream cheese and berries  

Chocolate Chip & Banana

• Fluffer nutter: peanut butter and marshmallow fluff  
• Honey and sliced banana  
• The Elvis: bacon, peanut butter and bananas 

Sheet Pan Pancake Party

Start a new tradition with these deliciously easy, large-scale pancakes! Sheet pan pancakes are a dead-easy option for parties, because they require next to no supervision, and zero flipping: just whisk our Signature Blends Pancake & Waffle Mixes with water and bake in the oven.

Easiest Sheet Pan Pancakes

Now everyone can gather around the table and create their perfect piece of the pancake: mix up our Easiest Sheet Pan Pancakes and let everyone personalize their own quadrant with their favorite sweet and savory mix-ins!

Pancake Topping Must-Haves:

• Fresh fruit  
• Chocolate chips  
• Coconut flakes 
• Granola 
• Nuts and nut butter  
• Maple syrup  
• Whipped cream  
• Crumbled bacon  
• Shredded cheese  
• Hot sauce  

More Sheet Pan Pancake Ideas

Need ideas for birthday sleepovers or unexpected house guests? Just add one or two extra ingredients to our Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix to create fluffy, perfectly cooked pancakes that you can slice and serve. Our Cinnamon Swirl Sheet Pan Pancakes have all the flavor of cinnamon rolls, without the work—simply add spicy cinnamon and swirl with a skewer or butter knife. As a special touch, serve with cream cheese frosting!

The holidays are a time where you want to really connect with friends and loved ones, but let’s get real—the actual work of making things magical can leave you feeling isolated instead of recharged. These Gingerbread Sheet Pan Pancakes are our favorite hack for a stress-free special occasion brunch. Just mix Buttermilk Pancake & Waffle Mix with brown sugar and warm spices to fill your home with the incredible aroma of the season. Bring out the cookie cutters to let guests create their own gingerbread people!

Pancake Party Tips & Tricks

The key to any successful party is prep, prep, prep! When guests start arriving at your door, the last thing you want is to run around trying to find the napkins and unearth your waffle iron. Here are some of my favorite tips:

The Official Prepping Handbook

1. Make a checklist: List out your toppings, types of pancakes, and other party offerings like beverages to guide your way. 
2. Plan out your table or buffet ahead of time: The night before, clear off your serving area and pull out your platters, bowls and heated trays (if you have them, a slow cooker can work, too!). Take your checklist, write down everything on Post-It notes, and decide where everything will “live” on the table. Include plates, silverware, serving spoons and napkins! 
3. Create your cooking space: Using an electric griddle or waffle iron? Make sure to locate all the pieces and clear your countertops so you have plenty of space—and electrical outlets—to work. Don’t forget to leave room for your batter bowl! 
4. Do a dry run: Put yourself in your guests’ footsteps! Pick up a plate and “serve” yourself. Did you lay out everything in the right order? Is there something you forgot? Revise accordingly! 
5. Prep your toppings: Crisp and crumble the bacon, slice your fruit, shred the cheese—whatever you can do ahead of time will help your party run smoothly. Place everything in airtight containers or bags. 
6. Just heat it: To prioritize spending time with your guests, make your pancakes and waffles shortly before the party! To keep them warm, preheat your oven to 200°F and line baking sheets with wire racks. Place your pancakes or waffles on the racks, cover loosely (so they don’t get soggy) with foil and keep warm for up to an hour for optimal flavor and texture. 

When you start with good ingredients—and great friends—you can throw a memorable pancake party that will turn new friends into good friends, and strengthen the bonds you share with the people in your life. Good ingredients make good times, and we wish you the very best of both!