10 Best Pancake Griddles for a Flippin' Good Breakfast
Whip up golden, fluffy flapjacks! 🥞
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There's no better way to spend a weekend morning than digging into a stack of pancakes—unless, of course, you're the one who actually has to make them! Ree Drummond is so passionate about flapjacks that she's come up with tons of funpancake recipes, like pumpkin spice latte pancakes or hot cocoa pancakes. One kitchen tool that'll save you from standing over the stove all morning: a pancake griddle.
The best pancake griddles have larger surface areas than frying pans, which means you can quickly cook a batch big enough for the whole family. And because griddles are flat, you won't have any raised edges preventing that perfect pancake flip. Now that you know you need a griddle in your life, you can choose between an electric griddle and a stovetop griddle pan. Electric pancake griddles have the added benefit of super-even cooking, so you won't have to worry about tossing a few burnt flapjacks. Griddle pans are a good option if you're trying to make the most of a small kitchen; they cook using the heat from your stove. Bonus: Many griddle pans are dishwasher safe!
Don't make pancakes often? You can use your griddle to cook other breakfast foods like bacon, eggs, and hash browns, as well as grilled cheese sandwiches. Check out this list of the top electric griddles and griddle pans on the market and get flippin'!
The Pioneer Woman Prairie Signature Cast Aluminum Double Griddle
Ree Drummond's signature griddle is perfect for hosting big brunches. Beautiful olivewood handles make it easy to lift this griddle right off the stove and serve on the table. Just make sure to put down a trivet!
This versatile non-stick griddle pan has earned thousands of 5-star Amazon reviews, and we can see why. The tri-ply stainless steel material works on all stove types (including induction). It's also oven-safe up to 500 degrees and good to go in the dishwasher.
Whipping up a diner-inspired breakfast at home is super easy with this reliable tabletop griddle. The non-stick cooking surface is roomy enough for about eight pancakes, and it has a built-in warming tray so you can store sides like bacon until it's time to eat. Plus, the removable drip tray beneath the surface catches excess grease and fat, so you can clean up in a pinch.
Who says stepping up your breakfast game has to mean breaking the bank? This budget-friendly square griddle pan has a riveted handle that won't get too hot, and it's dishwasher safe.
Le Creuset fans are in luck: Their square griddle is on sale and perfect for small stovetops. The premium French cookware company makes beautiful cast-iron griddle pans in its signature bright enamel finishes. For color-lovers like Ree, these pans are as pretty as they are functional.
Lodge Cast Iron Reversible Grill and Griddle
Lodge has become synonymous with affordable, quality cast-iron cookware, like this product. The pan, which fits across two burners, is flat on one side and ridged on the other, so you can go from cooking a pancake breakfast in the morning to perfectly seared burgers at night. Bonus: It's made in America.
If you're looking for a pan with a flat surface that's still lightweight, consider this single-burner option. You can easily whip up breakfast for one or two people with this pan—and you won't need to stress over carving out storage space for a huge piece of kitchenware. It's also dishwasher safe!
This compact griddle is another great option for smaller families, or for people who don't have much counter and cabinet space to spare. The 8.5 by 10.5-inch cooking surface is perfect for preparing one or two servings.
Making breakfast for a crowd? This is the griddle for you; it's 50% bigger than most other jumbo griddles on the market, which means you can cook about a dozen pancakes at once. The griddle is great for cooking meats, too: Pull the handles outward and the surface tilts, allowing excess grease to drain into a removable tray.
Yes, you can become a pancake artist! The 11-by 9-inch griddle comes with traceable templates and squeeze bottles for the batter, so the kids will finally want to help make breakfast.
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