Mancakes

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound bacon (8 slices)
• 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 cups original Bisquick™ mix
• 1 cup beer
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• maple syrup for serving

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
2. Line your 13" x 9" pan  with foil. Place a wire baking rack on top ….Lay bacon on top, in a single layer, and bake for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with half of the brown sugar and bake for another 10 minutes. Turn over each slice and bake for another 10 - 15 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside to cool. Crumble into small pieces and set aside. 
3. Place a skillet over medium-high heat and coat with butter.
4. In a large medium mixing bowl stir together the Bisquick™ mix, beer, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon. Whisk until smooth. Stir in bacon.
5. Pour batter in 1/2 cup increments onto the hot skillet. Cook until edges are lightly brown, flip over, and cook until golden brown. Serve with maple syrup.