Denny's Build Your Own Grand Slam (Copycat Recipe)

Recreate the classic Denny's Grand Slam experience at home with this customizable breakfast platter. Featuring fluffy pancakes, perfectly cooked eggs, crispy bacon, and savory sausage, this recipe allows you to mix and match your favorite breakfast items. It's a hearty and satisfying meal that brings the diner experience right to your kitchen, perfect for a family breakfast or brunch gathering.

Ingredients:

• 4 large eggs
• 4 strips of bacon
• 4 breakfast sausage links
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Butter for cooking pancakes
• Maple syrup for serving

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. In another bowl, combine the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
3. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of butter. Pour 1/4 cup of pancake batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side.
4. In a separate skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
5. In the same skillet, cook the sausage links until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
6. For the eggs, you can prepare them to your liking: scrambled, fried, or poached. Cook them in a small skillet with a little butter until done.
7. To serve, arrange the pancakes, eggs, bacon, and sausage on a plate. Drizzle with maple syrup and enjoy your homemade Grand Slam!