These Canadian bacon pancakes are stuffed full of savory shallots, herbs and Canadian bacon then topped with a crisp watercress salad. Perfect for brinner!

I’ve never been as thrown off by day light savings as I seem to be this year.

1 hour.

How can 1 freakin’ hour mess up a body so much? I get it now when parents are all losing their ish about their kids sleep schedules because I feel like my body has all Benjamin Button-ed on me and reverted to that of a small child these last few days.

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These Canadian bacon pancakes are stuffed full of savory shallots, herbs and Canadian bacon then topped with a crisp watercress salad. Perfect for brinner!

A midnight bedtime seems too early and then I end up waking up flustered at 9:30-10am wondering where half my morning went.

I feel like I had just gotten into a good pattern where I was naturally waking up at 7am too without the need for an alarm clock feeling rested and ready to start the day.

Now, I’m jumping out of bed after looking at the clock feeling like a train hit me but all crazed because I’ve lost my morning coffee + computer time that usually starts my day off on a productive note.

Savory Canadian Bacon Pancakes filled with shallots and herbs, topped with a crispy and refreshing watercress salad.
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With all this, my meals and meal times have gotten all sorts of messed up too.

Does it make sense to eat breakfast when it’s almost lunchtime? You guys, these are big life decisions here.

Some days, I just down some coffee to hold me over and go straight to lunch. That doesn’t mean I’m skipping breakfast foods though. It means it’s the perfect excuse to welcome brinner into my day!

Jones Dairy Farm might love brinner just as much as I do and has dedicated a whole site to the awesome creation that is breakfast foods for dinner.

In my head, brinner is synonymous with quick and easy.

It’s a go-to meal when you don’t have time for a long thought out dinner but still want something nutritious and satisfying.

It’s also the perfect excuse for pancakes at 7pm. Obvi.

Jones Dairy Farm makes it easy to find the perfect brinner recipe with their recipe index, it’s searchable by product type (are you craving bacon, sausage or ham?) and total time to make the recipe so you can find the perfect one for you.

Savory Canadian Bacon Pancakes make the perfect breakfast for dinner meal. Stuffed full of savory ingredients and topped with a simple refreshing watercress salad.

And if Canadian bacon sounds like your jam, these savory Canadian bacon pancakes might just be the perfect fit.

Stuffed with shallots, herbs and of course, Canadian bacon and topped with a light and refreshing watercress salad, you get the pancake craving out of the way while still getting the savory elements of dinner.

Use a pancake mix (I adore Kodiak Cakes for their nutrition profile and ease) and this brinner is on the table in less than 30 minutes.

If you’re looking for a more protein focused pancake, try this protein pancake recipe as the base  (I’d omit the vanilla and cinnamon and probably use an unflavored protein powder or unflavored collagen peptides) and then add in the shallot, herbs and bacon from this recipe for that savory brinner flair!

Don’t forget about these herbed cheddar sausage and egg waffle sandwiches if you want to go the sausage route! 

Check out — 5 ways to reheat pancakes to ensure your leftovers are as fluffy and light as possible!

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Savory Canadian Bacon Pancakes

Servings: 2 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
These Canadian bacon pancakes are stuffed full of savory shallots, herbs and Canadian bacon then topped with a crisp watercress salad. Perfect for brinner!

Ingredients 

  • 2 servings prepared pancake mix (I love this one
  • ½ tablespoon butter
  • 1 large shallot, minced
  • fresh thyme leaves from 1-2 sprigs
  • 5 slices Canadian bacon , diced and divided
  • 2-4 tablespoons milk, as needed
  • 2 cups watercress
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • salt and pepper

Instructions 

  • Prepare pancake mix as directed in a medium bowl.
  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.
  • Add shallots and thyme leaves and cook for 1 minute until softened and fragrant.
  • Add 4 slices of the diced Canadian bacon to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to the bowl with the pancake mix, season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Add milk as needed until batter reaches a pourable consistency.
  • Pour the batter into pancakes about 3-4 inches in diameter in the same skillet.
  • Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Once the pancakes are done, add the remaining slice of diced Canadian bacon to the pan and cook until browned on all sides.
  • Toss the watercress with the olive oil and vinegar until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the cooked Canadian bacon to the watercress, toss again.
  • Plate the pancakes, top with the watercress and bacon salad and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1SERVINGCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 9gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 863mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Canadian
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  1. For many reasons, I was super excited about daylight savings time this year (I can shoot photos in the evening after work again — YAY!). But in terms of sleep, it has me all discombobulated. I am still having trouble getting back to my routine. As for these savory pancakes, they look like a fantastic brinner option. Love the combo of flavors!

  2. Daylight savings messed me up this time too! Part of it was that I already had major jet lag. Love these savory pancakes! What a great idea for breakfast (or dinner) :)