15 Bisquick Recipes That Prove It’s Great For More Than Just Pancakes (2024)

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Whether you never leave the grocery store without a box or have never touched the stuff, it’s hard not to admire the staying power of Bisquick. Created in the 1930s by General Mills, it has been marketed as a shortcut to everything from biscuits to muffins. Like st0re-bought cake mixes and crescent roll dough, we’ve got to admit we’re kind into it for how convenient it is for helping us cut costs and get creative in the kitchen. Check out our 15 Bisquick recipes for ideas—trust us, it’s great for more than just pancakes.

One of the best things about Bisquick is its ability to help us achieve recipes that are greater than the sum of their parts. What do we mean? Take our banana pudding pancakes. Banana pudding? Good. Regular ol' pancakes? Good. Banana pudding pancakes? Now those are GREAT. Because you’re starting with solid pancake mix, you can get creative with toppings, fillings, and shapes. Check out our banana pancake breakfast tacos, our bacon pancake dippers, or our Boston creme pancakes to see what we mean.

It’s also a pretty incredible secret ingredient in everything from desserts to appetizers. We like using it to make other similar breakfasts like waffles, of course, but also our bacon, egg, and cheese biscuits or our brunch bread. It also can turn into a great snack, like our sausage balls or our pizza puffs. Put these out at your next party and see them disappear—you’ll love telling everyone the secret ingredient. It also translates perfectly into shortcut desserts, like our Bisquick strawberry shortcake biscuits or our deep-fried Oreos (try them with sprinkles too). Like we said, surprisingly versatile!

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Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes

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We love pineapple upside-down cake, so we took that love and turned it into pancakes! The brown sugar will make the bottom nice and caramelized, just like it would in the cake. You'll like how it makes the pancake a little crunchy too. 😉

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Sausage Balls

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Many of you might be thinking: Wait, what even is a sausage ball?! The answer: addictive bites of cooked pork sausage, cheddar, and Bisquick that will be the most popular appetizer at your party. Just make sure your guests finish them; otherwise, you'll be popping these bad boys for days after your party ends. 😋

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Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits

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Classic Bisquick biscuits are the ultimate reason to pull out the yellow box. These biscuits are exactly what you want: cakey, just sweet enough, and—perhaps most important of all—the ideal vehicle for shortcakes, featuring clouds of whipped cream and saucy strawberries.

Get the Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake Biscuits recipe.

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Bacon Pancake Dippers

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Bacon pancake dippers > French toast sticks. Why? The bacon, of course!

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Deep-Fried Oreos

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Ahh, the classic deep-fried Oreo. It's a state-fair favorite that's worth every single calorie. Now you can make them right at home using Bisquick and any lingering Oreos you have (IF that ever happens). It's the perfect treat for any occasion!

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Banana Pancake Dippers

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For best results, we recommend using an extra-thick pancake batter. Our homemade recipe below is perfect for coating the bananas and comes out super-fluffy. When using Bisquick, you may want to add a little more mix than the box calls for to the batter.

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Pancake Breakfast Tacos

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Pancakes are the best replacement for tortillas in a breakfast taco—we can't believe we didn't think of it sooner. Hot tip: Don't skip the maple syrup! Brushing it on the bacon in the pan makes the crispiest, most delicious bacon EVER.

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Rainbow Waffles

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It's actually much easier than it looks to make rainbow-hued homemade waffles—simply dye your Bisquick batter, put it into separate piping bags or zip-top bags, then pipe concentric circles in rainbow order. Once they're done, cut the waffles in half so that each semicircle looks like a rainbow, then serve with homemade homemade whipped cream "clouds".

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Boston Cream Pancakes

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Flapjacks with cream filling and chocolate ganache? Yes please! Bisquick + vanilla cake mix make it all possible.

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Banana Pudding Pancakes

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Love banana pudding? Us too! Consider these pancakes your excuse to eat it for breakfast.

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Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuits

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All the elements of a breakfast sandwich—including bacon, cheese, eggs, and pancakes—in one perfect biscuit.

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Birthday Cake Fried Oreos

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Use a combo of funfetti cake mix and Bisquick to make these festive fried Oreos. Feel free to swap in your favorite seasonal Oreos (like birthday cake flavor!) so you can celebrate with these all year long.

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Waffle Pops

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Use Bisquick to make the easiest waffles, then cover them in all your favorite toppings. Take inspiration from our flavor combos or make your own!

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Brunch Bread

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This quick bread is the BEST for when you want to cozy up with a carby, cheesy slice of something delicious. It's also great for meal prepping breakfast, since it's got a little bit of everything you love, all in one convenient slice.

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Cannoli Pancakes

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Love breakfast for dinner? Us too! Now try dessert for breakfast. These cannoli-inspired pancakes are crazy decadent and come together easily, thanks to Bisquick.

Get the Cannoli Pancakes recipe.

15 Bisquick Recipes That Prove It’s Great For More Than Just Pancakes (2024)

FAQs

Is there a difference between Bisquick and Bisquick pancake mix? ›

While pancake mix and Bisquick share many ingredients, the two are not the same. The main difference is that the pancake mix is sweeter. Most pancake mixes can be used in place of Bisquick and vice versa in sweet recipes.

What is Bisquick good for? ›

This versatile baking mix can be used for biscuits, muffins, pancakes, waffles and even pie. From hot, fluffy pancakes to moist, crumbly muffins, bake restaurant-worthy breakfast dishes with this all-purpose baking mix. Just add milk and eggs to start crafting a family-friendly breakfast spread.

What is in original Bisquick mix? ›

The ingredients in Bisquick Original consist of bleached wheat flour (enriched with niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin and folic acid), corn starch, dextrose, palm oil, leavening (baking soda, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate), canola oil, salt, sugar, DATEM, and distilled monoglycerides.

What is better than Bisquick? ›

We tested 5 pancake mixes and the winner was clear. We tested five national brands of pancake mixes. The contenders were Krusteaz, Aunt Jemima (both Buttermilk and Original), Hungry Jack, and Bisquick. Aunt Jemima's Buttermilk pancakes were the best, while Bisquick's mix left a lot to be desired.

What happens if you use Bisquick instead of flour? ›

Yes, Bisquick can be used as a substitute for flour in certain recipes, particularly those that call for a leavening agent such as baking powder or baking soda. However, it's important to note that Bisquick already contains other ingredients like shortening and salt, so adjustments may be needed in the recipe.

Can I substitute pancake mix for Bisquick in a recipe? ›

Pancake Mix – Pancake mix is a lot like Bisquick, but it may yield a slightly sweeter result due to its sugar content. Jiffy Baking Mix – Use Jiffy baking mix in place of Bisquick and get delicious results!

Why does Bisquick go bad? ›

Bisquick, like any other food product, is susceptible to spoilage, especially when exposed to moisture which can lead to mold growth. A spoiled Bisquick mix might appear clumpy, have green spots, or show signs of discoloration.

What is the difference between original Bisquick and Heart Smart Bisquick? ›

Bonnie: There's a new Bisquick all-purpose mix available for those concerned about heart health. It contains 2.5 grams of fat, with no saturated fat nor trans fats. Regular Bisquick has 6 total grams of fat, including 1.5 grams of both saturated fat and trans fats.

What is a healthy substitute for Bisquick? ›

ingredients
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour.
  • 14 cup oat bran flour (not absolutely necessary, but increases health qualities)
  • 12 cup dry buttermilk (I use Safco...can be bought in most groceries, baking aisle)
  • 1 teaspoon salt.
  • 3 tablespoons baking powder.
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda.

What company owns Bisquick? ›

Bisquick – Brands – Food we make - General Mills.

What kind of flour is used in Bisquick? ›

Bisquick is not flour, it's a baking mix. It is made with bleached enriched flour, palm oil, dextrose, corn starch, leavening, canola oil, salt, and sugar. The corn starch lowers the protein content to make things like biscuits and pancakes more tender.

Can you just add water to Bisquick? ›

Just add water to biscuit mix, drop on cookie sh eet, bake and enjoy! Serve as a delicious breakfast food or as a scrumptious dinner side. For more than a century, Betty Crocker has been a popular creator of easy, delicious recipes.

What is Aunt Jemima called now? ›

In June 2021, amidst heightened racial unrest in the United States, the Aunt Jemima brand name was discontinued by its current owner, PepsiCo, with all products rebranded to Pearl Milling Company, the name of the company that produced the original pancake mix product.

Can I use Jiffy instead of Bisquick? ›

Yes, here are some recipes that use Jiffy Mix instead of Bisquick: Jiffy Mix Biscuits: Mix 1 cup Jiffy Mix with 2/3 cup milk, roll out to 1/2 inch thickness and cut into circles. Bake at 450°F for 10-12 minutes. Jiffy Mix Cornbread: Mix 1 cup Jiffy Mix, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 beaten egg, and 1 cup of milk.

What is a substitute for milk in Bisquick? ›

You could use almond “milk”, soy “milk”, coconut “milk”, oat “milk” or any of the other vegetable based pseudo-milk products, but you will lose much of the nutritional advantages of using actual milk! For example, almond milk provides one gram of protein per 8oz serving.

Is Bisquick pancake mix the same as all-purpose flour? ›

Bisquick is not flour, it's a baking mix. It is made with bleached enriched flour, palm oil, dextrose, corn starch, leavening, canola oil, salt, and sugar. The corn starch lowers the protein content to make things like biscuits and pancakes more tender.

Why are my Bisquick pancakes tough? ›

Over-mixing pancake batter develops the gluten that will make the pancakes rubbery and tough. For light, fluffy pancakes, you want to mix just until the batter comes together—it's okay if there are still some lumps of flour. Fat (melted butter) makes the pancakes rich and moist.

Why are my Bisquick pancakes not fluffy? ›

Why don't my pancakes rise and get puffy? Not enough Bisquick or too much liquid. Batter stood too long either at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Bisquick stored too long.

Is Bisquick a good pancake mix? ›

The pancakes are fluffy and delicious and make my family perfectly happy. While I usually make the “ultimate” version that uses a few more ingredients, occasionally I resort to the original recipe that uses only Bisquick mix, milk, and eggs.

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