Mommy, What's For Dinner?: Denny's Alien Pancakes

Friday, August 3, 2007

Denny's Alien Pancakes

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My kids love Denny's Alien pancakes. They are so easy & so much cheaper to make at home!

Prep: 20 minutes to cook bacon, pancakes & assemble.
Yield: 4 Servings

4 6" pancakes
8 3" pancakes
4 strips bacon, cooked cut in half to make 8 strips
Canned Whipped Cream
Syrup

Assemble aliens by connecting 2 3" pancakes to each 6" pancake with a strip of bacon. Make eyes & mouth with whipped cream.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...: Imaginative food always works around here too!
Cheers; February 4, 2008 at 1:24 PM

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Saving Time And Money

Creative Cutters Set of 6--my son will eat anything that is cut into a fun shape. These sturdy yet affordable miniature cutters are perfect for sandwiches, fruit, cheese and more!
Microwave Steamer--Great for steaming vegetables or melting butter.
Garlic Press--This is a Pampered Chef model, but any garlic press will do. Fresh garlic adds flavor to meals!
Pampered Chef Food Chopper--this handy chopper cuts fruits, veggies, even meat! It is dishwasher safe and easy to use, but watch your fingers because it is sharp!
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