The statement is simple, everything is better with bacon. IHOP’S November Flavor of the Month is Maple Bacon. Ready to get your bacon fix anytime of the day?
Pancakes and bacon seem to go hand in hand. While those fluffy, buttermilk pancakes are smothered in syrup, the crispy, perfectly cooked bacon has that unctuous note that cuts through the sweetness. The combination of sweet, salty, and rich always satisfies.
With the November Flavor of the Month, the ingredients are combined into a single bite. According to IHOP, the specialty pancakes are studded with bacon, then topped with maple glaze, diced bacon, and extra bacon strip. Of course, there is some whipped topping, too.
Thinking about these pancakes, the key is to make sure that the bacon is crispy. Flaccid bacon in a fluffy pancake is not appetizing. As long as the texture is correct, these pancakes should be quite tasty.
Also, it is smart that IHOP used a maple glaze, not just a syrup. The flavor would be sweeter. It is more similar to those maple bacon doughnuts that people crave.
It is nice that IHOP stayed away from the traditional Thanksgiving flavors for its November Flavor of the Month. Although no one expected a stuffing flavored pancake, it is good to have another option for the holiday season. Sometimes too much of the same type of food is overwhelming.
Looking ahead, many people can speculate what the December Flavor of the Month could be. While coffee brands have embraced the cookie flavor theme, IHOP would be better served to try something different. Gingerbread, peppermint or even eggnog would be stand out in the sea of sameness.
For now, Maple Bacon, IHOP’s November Flavor of the Month is here. It can be ordered on its own or as a combo. Check with restaurants for availability and pricing.