Denny's Copycat Recipes
Denny's Grand Slam breakfast is an American classic. Make it at home any time of day.
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Denny's is America's 24-hour diner, and its menu is built for any-time-of-day comfort: the Grand Slam breakfast (you pick the components), the Moons Over My Hammy ham-and-scrambled-egg sandwich on grilled sourdough, sweet little Pancake Puppies, and a classic country-fried steak under peppered gravy. None of it is complicated; it's diner cooking. The appeal is in getting the diner details right: fluffy short-stack pancakes, eggs scrambled soft, a properly griddled sourdough, and gravy that's actually peppery. Our Denny's copycats cover the Grand Slam build, the Moons Over My Hammy, the cinnamon-sugar Pancake Puppies, and the country-fried steak with cream gravy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is Moons Over My Hammy?
It's a scrambled-egg-and-ham sandwich with melted Swiss and American cheese on grilled sourdough. The fun name aside, the keys are soft-scrambled eggs and a buttery griddled bread. Our copycat recreates the diner version at home.
What comes on a Grand Slam?
The classic build is two pancakes, two eggs, two bacon strips, and two sausage links, though the modern build-your-own version lets you pick the components. Our recipe gives you a from-scratch take on each piece.
What are Pancake Puppies?
Bite-sized, deep-fried balls of pancake batter served with syrup for dipping, basically a sweet hush puppy. They're easy to make in a pot of oil; toss them in cinnamon sugar while warm.
How do I make tender country-fried steak?
Tenderize the cube steak, use a seasoned flour dredge with a buttermilk dip, and let the breaded steak rest before frying so the coating sticks. Finish with a peppery milk gravy built from the pan drippings.
Can I make these for a crowd?
Yes. The Grand Slam components and the Pancake Puppies both scale well and make a great weekend brunch spread.