Julie Tremaine - Supernatural: The Official Cookbook: Burgers, Pies, and Other Bites from the Road

Rise and shine, Sammy!

No meal is more important to the Winchesters than breakfast (unless were talking about Dean and his bacon cheeseburgers but according to him, thats breakfast, too). They love a classic diner breakfast of pancakes or waffles, always with black coffee and a side of bacon. Most of the recipes in this chapter are ideal for weekendsas in, they take a little while to put togetherbut any of them can be prepped the night before and reheated in the morning before you run out the door to your next case.

When Chuck returns to fight Amara in We Happy Few, he holes up in the bunker with Sam, Dean, and a resentful Lucifer (whos inside Castiels body). This is the worst episode of Full House ever, Dean says. But at least there are pancakes, made by Chuck himself, wearing an apron, wielding a spatula, and drinking coffee from a Worlds Greatest Dad mug.

These pancakes arent actually from heaven, but they are divine: incredibly light and fluffy, thanks to extra leavening agents that let the batter reach skyward. Once you combine everything, be sure to give the mix time to rest and work its magic before cooking.

PREP TIME:

15 minutes

COOK TIME:

15 minutes

YIELD:

12 pancakes

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• cup baking powder
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• cup sugar
• 2 cups milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• cup ( stick) butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Nonstick cooking spray
• Maple syrup and fresh fruit for serving

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet, being careful not to overmix. Let the batter sit 10 minutes.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Off the heat, spray the pan with nonstick cooking spray. Return the skillet to the heat and drop the batter by tablespoons into the pan, being careful not to crowd the pancakes.
4. Cook until the bottoms of the pancakes are golden brown and air bubbles are rising to the surface, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook another 2 to 3 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the heat and transfer to a plate tented with aluminum foil to keep the pancakes warm. Repeat with the rest of the batter. Serve with maple syrup and fresh fruit.

The Winchester brothers, at one point or another, both feel like theyre living on borrowed time. After he makes a deal with a Crossroads Demon to save Sam, Dean goes for broke, eating his beloved burgers whenever he wants. When Bobby sees Dean cooking them for breakfast, he says,

You eating bacon cheeseburgers for breakfast now?

Sold my soul, Dean says. Year to live.

You might not want to cook these burgers in the morning, but they do have all the components of a great breakfast: sunny-side up eggs, crispy bacon, and a spicy, sweet sauce. Feel free to swap out the bacon for sausage patties and adjust the spiciness of the Honey Sriracha Aioli to your taste. Serve with home fries and the rest of the aioli as a dipping sauceyou wont regret it.

PREP TIME:

15 minutes

COOK TIME:

15 minutes

YIELD:

4 servings

HONEY SRIRACHA AIOLI

• cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon sriracha
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, mashed

BURGERS

• 1 pounds ground beef
• 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
• 4 slices American cheese
• 4 Hawaiian hamburger buns or any other large, slightly sweet rolls
• Salt and pepper

TOPPINGS

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 eggs
• 8 slices cooked bacon

1. To make the aioli: Combine the mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, lemon juice, and garlic in a glass bowl. Mix well with a fork until smooth, then cover and refrigerate while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
2. To make the hamburgers: Divide the ground beef into four equal-sized patties. Forming them loosely will ensure more even cooking. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. Heat the oil in a large, heavy frying pan over high heat. Cook the burgers on high, 4 minutes per side for medium and 5 minutes per side for medium-well, making sure theres a good sear on the outside. Remove from the heat, top with cheese, and tent with foil to keep warm.
4. To make the toppings: Wipe out the pan and melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Break the eggs one at a time and gently add them to the pan. Cook the eggs for 2 to 3 minutes, until the edges are golden brown, the whites are opaque, and the yolks have begun to set but arent fully cooked. Remove from the heat.