10 Pancake Mix Recipes That Couldn't Be Easier

The store-bought staple is way more versatile than you think.

closeup of a puffy-looking fritter with a bite taken out of it, showing the Oreo inside
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Pam Ziegler Lutz

These easy recipes have one secret ingredient in common: pancake mix. The store-bought staple is way more versatile than you think. Use it to create everything from sweet treats to savory snacks, such as onion rings. Of course, it's great for pancakes too!

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Onion Rings

close up view of Onion Rings on a blue and yellow plate
Faith N

"These are hands down the best onion rings I’ve ever made. How simple and yet so amazing. I’ve never left a review before but these are so good I had too." —lexgurl29

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Mom's Applesauce Pancakes

3 pancakes with piece of melted butter

lutzflcat

"My mother always made these applesauce pancakes. I don't know where she got the recipe, but it was always a special request at brunches. Serve with maple syrup or apple butter." —Shirley Smith

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Deep-Fried Oreos

closeup of a puffy-looking fritter with a bite taken out of it, showing the Oreo inside

Pam Ziegler Lutz

"Deep-fried Oreos are a carnival favorite where I grew up. Oreos get dipped into pancake batter and fried — yummy! You can do this with or without a deep fryer." — Olivia C

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Bacon SPAM and Potato Pancakes

Bacon SPAM and Potato Pancakes
Soup Loving Nicole

"A delicious repurposing recipe using prepared mashed potatoes, pancake mix, eggs and SPAM® with bacon to make piping hot savory pancakes. Great when eaten hot or cold." —mis7up

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Pan de Elote Facil (Easy Corn Bread)

Pan de Elote Facil (Easy Corn Bread)

"An easy Mexican cake made with fresh sweet corn kernels and store-bought pancake mix." —EnedinaV

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Easy Buttermilk Baking Sheet Pancakes

Easy Buttermilk Baking Sheet Pancakes

"So you'd rather hang with your brunch guests than stand over a hot oven flipping flapjacks? Gather everyone around for a giant baking sheet pancake, instead!" —Matt Wencl

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Pancake Cupcakes with Maple Bacon Buttercream Frosting

Pancake Cupcakes with Maple Bacon Buttercream Frosting on a wooden background
Chef Mo

"These recipe needs 10 stars! So good!" —Chef Mo

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Sweet Honey Cornbread

Sweet Honey Cornbread

"Fluffy and delicious cornbread that goes great with any dish!" —Eva Maria

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Sheet Pan Pancakes

Sheet Pan Pancakes

"Pancakes in the oven? They're all done at the same time on a sheet pan!" —Houstonchef

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Blueberry Flax Pancakes

Blueberry Flax Pancakes

"Perfect – great flavor, healthy and easy. This is a keeper." —Deb C

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