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. 😉

Get the Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes recipe.

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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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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.

Get the Boston Cream Pancakes recipe.

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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.

Get the Birthday Cake Fried Oreos recipe.

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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!

Get the Waffle Pops recipe.

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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

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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.

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 better than Bisquick? ›

THE VERDICT. Aunt Jemima's Buttermilk Complete was definitely our favorite brand of the bunch. Aunt Jemima's Buttermilk Complete had it all — the best texture, shape, cooking experience, and, of course, taste. The buttermilk added a nice tang while keeping the texture light and fluffy.

What are the ingredients of Bisquick? ›

Ingredients. Enriched Flour Bleached (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Corn Starch, Vegetable Oil (palm, sunflower, canola, and/or high oleic soybean oil), Leavening (baking soda, monocalcium phosphate, sodium aluminum phosphate), Dextrose, Sugar, Salt, Monoglycerides.

What is the point of Bisquick? ›

Bisquick is a mix. Normally used for biscuits, it contains all purpose flour, a fat, salt, and baking powder. Add milk and you have biscuits. My sister's biscuit mix and Greek yogurt biscuits.

Does Bisquick have baking powder or baking soda? ›

Bisquick is a pre-mixed baking mix sold by General Mills under its Betty Crocker brand, consisting of flour, shortening, salt, sugar and baking powder (a leavening agent).

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 Krusteaz the same as Bisquick? ›

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! Krusteaz Baking Mix – Just like Jiffy, Krusteaz baking mix can be swapped in place of Bisquick with no issues.

Why is Krusteaz so good? ›

The texture is what really makes these Krusteaz pancakes such a treat. A fork drops through a stack of these pancakes with ease allowing you to sweep up all the butter and toppings on your plate. Take a bite and you'll find that these flapjacks have just the right amount of chewiness.

How to revive old Bisquick? ›

If it looks and smells good add one teaspoon baking soda and half a teaspoon baking powder to each small batch of biscuits (4–6 biscuits) because the rising agent is most likely not going to be sufficient. If making more biscuits increase baking soda and baking powder.

Does Bisquick need to be refrigerated after opening? ›

Q: How should I store Bisquick mix? A: To keep Bisquick mix fresh, store it in an airtight container or plastic bag in a cool, dry place, like on your pantry shelf. For long-term storage, keep it in the refrigerator or freezer. If frozen, bring it to room temperature before using.

Should you sift Bisquick? ›

For best results, spoon Bisquick™ mix-without sifting-into a dry-ingredient measuring cup and level with a straight-edged knife or spatula. Do not pack or tap the Bisquick™ mix into the cup.

Can I use regular pancake mix instead of Bisquick? ›

Most pancake mixes are very similar to Bisquick and contain flour, leavening, salt and hydrogenated oil. Pancake mixes may contain slightly more sugar, though, resulting in a sweeter final product. They work best for sweet breads, muffins and scones rather than savory dishes when substituting for Bisquick.

Is Bisquick better with water or milk? ›

When you make Bisquick pancakes with water, you will have a moist batter, but miss out on the protein, flavor and browning power of milk or substitute milk. Water may be used in a pinch, but you'll likely prefer the results you get with milk or an "alternative" milk.

Are there different types of Bisquick? ›

From sweet to savory, gluten-free to heart-healthy — there's a Bisquick mix for any craving.

Why did they change Bisquick? ›

The Bisquick available today is not the same one sold early on. In the late 1960s, General Mills decided to change the recipe. They wanted to make biscuits lighter and fluffier in texture. To do this, they added buttermilk and more shortening, and then began selling the product as New Bisquick.

What can I substitute pancake mix for Bisquick? ›

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!

Are all pancake mixes the same? ›

But, it's important to note not all mixes are created equal. A few yield thick and dense pancakes while others will fluff up to something more light and airy. Some will be moist, while others are more dry and crisp. And, only a select few will deliver those all-important sweet and buttery notes.

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