Turkey Pancakes

These Fun Thanksgiving Turkey Pancakes are delicious and easy to make. The favorite pancakes are made from scratch and the pancakes are decorated like a turkey.

We love turkey shaped food for Thanksgiving. Also try Thanksgiving Turkey Charcuterie Board and Turkey Cheese ball.

Why This Recipe Works

Thanksgiving pancakes is just what you need to make this holiday. Let the kids play with their food and add their favorite toppings.

Learn How to Make Turkey Shaped Pancakes with these easy steps. Make different size pancakes and use bacon slices for ears and other options to make it your own.

Ingredients

• Flour – You can substitute the flour with whole wheat flour or gluten free flour
• Brown Sugar – See The Best Brown Sugar Substitutes if you are out
• Milk – We used whole milk

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Variation Ideas

• Add-ins – To add flavor to your pancake mix, add in cinnamon.
• Toppings – You can use different toppings for the turkey face. Use raisins instead of chocolate chips. You can also use carrots for the nose.
• Fresh Fruit – I have even used grapes, bananas or strawberries as a variation. Mandarin oranges is another option for the eyes or nose.

How to Make Turkey Pancakes

• Step 1 – Whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt.
• Step 2 – In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk and vanilla. 
• Step 3 – Whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, then stir in the melted butter.
• Step 4 – Heat a nonstick griddle or skillet over medium heat. 
• Step 5 – Pour ⅓ cup batter onto the griddle for each pancake to make the faces of the turkey. 
• Step 6 – Cook until bubbles form in the middle, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove from the griddle.
• Step 7 – Continue this process to make approximately 6 large pancakes and 6 smaller pancakes.  

How To Serve Turkey Pancakes

• Step 1 – Line a plate with a paper towel.  Place the bacon on top. 
• Step 2 – Microwave for 6-8 minutes (flipping halfway through the cook time) until the bacon is cooked through and crisp. Cut each piece of bacon in half lengthwise.  
• Step 3 – Place a pancake on each serving plate and top each one with a smaller pancake.  Place the bacon strips along the top of the pancakes for the turkey feathers.
• Step 4 – Make the faces of the turkeys with chocolate chips and M&Ms. Use the extra chocolate chips to make the feet on the turkey.  
• Step 5 – Then the pancakes are ready to serve and enjoy with syrup.

Recipe Tips

• Cooking Pancakes – Cook pancakes mix on medium-low heat. If you are cooking on a skillet you will need to work in batches. The total time to make these pancakes is about 15 minutes.
• Prepare Pan – Make sure to preheat skillet or griddle and melt butter on the skillet, Heat griddle before adding pancake batter. Check out Best Pancake Griddles of 2024 if you are needing a new one.
• Bacon – Prepare bacon ahead of time to easily serve with the pancakes.

What to Serve with Pancakes?

These Turkey Pancakes are made with pancakes and bacon but you can easily serve with other side dishes for a complete Thanksgiving Breakfast.

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