How to Make Copycat Cracker Barrel Blueberry Pancakes

I can not wait to show you how to make my copycat version of Cracker Barrel’s famous pancake recipe at home! If you have been craving these delicious buttermilk pancakes look no further. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you can recreate the fluffy, mouth-watering pancakes that have become a breakfast classic. I am a huge fan of Cracker Barrel. This easy recipe will have you making their delicious pancakes in no time!

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There are so many delicious foods at Cracker Barrel, however, their pancakes seem to be one of the favorite things found on their breakfast menu. I hope that this inspires you to bring these delicious fluffy pancakes right to your kitchen. Creating copycat recipes at home is rewarding and fun. Let’s get cooking!

Steps: How to Make Copycat Cracker Barrel Blueberry Pancakes
Choose a medium bowl or large mixing bowl to mix your ingredients in.

1. Choose a medium bowl or large mixing bowl to mix your ingredients in.
2. Combine the following dry ingredients.

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 

• 1 tbsp. granulated white sugar

• ¼ tsp. salt

• 3 ½ tsp. Baking powder

3. Use a whisk or a spoon to mix all the ingredients together until they are evenly distributed. Make sure there are no clumps of flour or sugar. 
4. Add the following wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. 

• 1 egg

• 2 cups buttermilk 

• 3 tbsp. melted butter

5. Give it a good stir to ensure a smooth, lump-free batter.

6. Mix until all the dry and wet ingredients are combined.

7. Heat the electric griddle over medium heat (300 degrees). Some like to turn it to medium-high heat, but medium works perfectly with my griddle. You want to have a hot griddle covered with butter to get those crispy edges and buttery pancakes. 

8. Spread butter over the top of the griddle or spray with a non-stick cooking spray. The butter helps them to get the crispy edges. 

9. Pour 1/2 cup to one cup batter on the griddle.

10. Blueberries: Add in 5-10 fresh blueberries per pancake depending on your personal preference. Make sure they are not touching when you drop them into the cooking pancake so that the batter will be able to completely cook around them. 

11. Heat until bubbles are formed. 

12. Once you can see several bubbles, they are ready to flip. 

13. Flip the pancakes over and cook for about one more minute. They will be golden brown. 

14. Take them off the griddle and serve warm.  

What do these copycat Cracker Barrel pancakes taste like?

These Cracker Barrel inspired pancakes are fluffy and have a light texture. Using my recommended amount of baking powder gives them that fluffy texture. They have a rich buttery taste. While it is hard to match their delicious creations, you won’t be disappointed with these fresh pancakes. The fresh blueberries and buttermilk set them apart from your average pancake. Perfect homemade blueberry pancakes are not out of reach!

What can I serve with these Copycat Cracker Barrel Blueberry Pancakes?

You can serve them with bacon, fresh fruit, or scrambled eggs. We like to pair them with some sort of protein. Sausage patties or links would be good as well. A delicious breakfast is right around the corner!

Why you will love learning how to make copycat Cracker Barrel blueberry pancakes.

You will love making these perfect pancakes at home because you will be able to enjoy the taste of one of your favorite restaurant’s pancakes without leaving your home. Cracker Barrel is known for having some of the best pancakes and delicious recipes. I can’t wait to try out and create other copycat Cracker Barrel recipes. You will be able to save money by making restaurant-quality pancakes within the dining-out expense. There are ways to change it up to meet your personal dietary needs. And, you can add different types of fruit for a yummy topping that will add as much flavor as you want to the blueberry infused pancakes. 

Can I make them ahead of time?

I like to mix up my batter right before I make them, but it also stores well in the refrigerator for a day or two. I don’t keep it for more than two days. You could mix up the batter the evening before, give it a good stir the morning of, and then bake them. You can cover the remaining batter with cling wrap of a tightly fitting lid and store it in the refrigerator as well. 

Can you double the recipe?

You can easily double this recipe for a larger crowd. This makes several, but if you need more, just double everything exactly. 

Ingredient Tips

To get the specific flavor that Cracker Barrel offers, you will want to use buttermilk and not regular milk. However, if you take a cup of milk, add in 1 teaspoon for vinegar, and let it set for five minutes you can use this as a buttermilk substitute. Being that this is a copycat recipe that has been inspired by Cracker Barrel, I do not have nutritional information or nutritional data to share. Some of my favorite toppings include berries, syrup preserves, homemade whipped cream and honey. Cracker Barrel also sells their Cracker Barrel Pancake Mix at their restaurant. If you aren’t ready to make everything from scratch, you could buy their mix and add in fresh blueberries all from the comfort of your own home.

Tools You May Need When Learning How to Make Copycat Cracker Barrel Blueberry Pancakes

1. Mixing Bowls: One for dry ingredients and one for wet ingredients. You may need to use a large bowl for this recipe. 
2. Whisk: For combining ingredients smoothly.
3. Measuring Cups and Spoons: To ensure accurate ingredient measurements.
4. Spatula: For flipping the pancakes.
5. Griddle or Large Skillet: For cooking the pancakes.
6. Ladle or Measuring Cup: To pour the batter onto the griddle evenly.

What can I do with the leftover pancakes?

You can let them cool and then put them in a gallon sized Ziploc bag. They can sit out for the day in the bag, but I would refrigerate them after that. We usually only have one or two left over at the most. They go pretty quickly around here. These cooked pancakes make for a delicious snack.

Tips

​Standard serving sizes vary but I recommend 1/2 cup of batter per pancake. 

If you have a food allergy, you can customize this recipe to meet your individual needs. The nice thing about making these at home is that you know what your food allergies are and can adjust the recipe accordingly. Change any specific item that is a cause of your major food allergen. 

Chocolate chip pancakes are a delicious variation of this recipe. Simply add the chocolate chips when you flip the pancakes the first time. 

Strawberry or blueberry syrup would make for a great topping and enhance the fresh flavor.

What now?

Don’t wait-grab your ingredients and start cooking today for a breakfast experience you’ll love! Mix up your pancake batter and create easy pancakes with a perfect texture today!

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