Halloween is a time for spooky fun, creative costumes, and of course, delicious treats. While most people associate this holiday with candies and treats, there’s no reason you can’t start your Halloween day with a delightful and festive breakfast! Whether you’re fueling up for a day of trick-or-treating or just want to add a touch of Halloween spirit to your morning, one of your favorite Winchester restaurants, Swanton Street Diner, has you covered with two ghoulishly good Halloween-themed breakfast recipes.
Pumpkin Pancakes with Cinnamon Syrup
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Pancakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Syrup:
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- A pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger).
- In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
- Pour 1/4 cup portions of the pancake batter onto the griddle for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
- While the pancakes are cooking, make the cinnamon syrup by warming the maple syrup in a small saucepan and stirring in the ground cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Serve the pumpkin pancakes hot, drizzled with the warm cinnamon syrup.
Mummy Egg Breakfast Tarts
Ingredients
- 4 store-bought or homemade pastry tarts (puff pastry or pie crust)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 4 slices of bacon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Ketchup or sriracha (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the pastry tart instructions.
- While the oven is heating, cook the bacon slices in a skillet until they are crispy. Drain on paper towels and break each slice into smaller pieces to create the mummy’s “bandages.”
- Roll out the pastry tarts and cut them into mummy shapes. You can use a knife or cookie cutters to create the shape.
- Place the mummy-shaped pastry tarts on a baking sheet and carefully crack an egg into each one. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the eggs, leaving a small space for the mummy’s “eyes.”
- Place the bacon pieces over the eggs and cheese to create the mummy’s “bandages.”
- Bake in the preheated oven according to the tart instructions or until the pastry is golden and the eggs are cooked to your desired level of doneness.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly. Use ketchup or sriracha to create two small dots for the mummy’s eyes.
Swanton Street Diner | Winchester Restaurants
Craving a hearty breakfast after this blog? Visit one of your favorite Winchester restaurants for a bite to eat! For more information on all of our delicious food options, check out our online menu!
