Ingredients for - Upside-Down Apple Bacon Pancake

1. 4 bacon strips, chopped
2. 1 large apple, peeled and sliced
3. 2 tablespoons brown sugar
4. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5. 1 cup all-purpose flour
6. 2 tablespoons sugar
7. 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
8. 1 large egg, room temperature
9. 3/4 cup 2% milk
10. 1 tablespoon butter, melted
11. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
12. Optional toppings: Confectioners' sugar and maple syrup

How to cook deliciously - Upside-Down Apple Bacon Pancake

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 375°. In an 8-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels to drain, reserving drippings.

2 . Stage

Add apple to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with bacon, brown sugar and cinnamon.

3 . Stage

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and baking powder. In a small bowl, combine egg, milk, butter and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour over apples.

4 . Stage

Bake until lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. Invert onto a serving plate. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar and serve with syrup.