IHOP Copycat Recipes
IHOP's fluffy pancakes are breakfast perfection. Our copycat recipe captures that signature fluffiness.
7 recipes
IHOP, the International House of Pancakes, lives and dies by its griddle. The signature buttermilk pancakes are famously light and fluffy — real buttermilk plus a two-leavener rise (baking soda for an instant reaction, baking powder for heat-activated lift) is what makes them noticeably taller than most home versions. The full menu radiates out from there: delicate Swedish crepes, New York Cheesecake Pancakes layered with cream cheese filling and strawberries, golden chicken and waffles, stuffed French toast, Cinn-A-Stack Pancakes with cinnamon roll filling between every layer, and the Breakfast Sampler — a six-component combo plate with eggs, bacon, sausage, grilled Canadian ham, shredded hash browns, and pancakes. Our IHOP copycats cover the complete lineup.
Copycat IHOP Bacon Temptation Omelette (The White Sauce Is What You're Missing)
Copycat IHOP Chicken and Waffles
Copycat IHOP Chicken Fajita Omelette (Poblano Is Not a Bell Pepper)
Copycat IHOP New York Cheesecake Pancakes
IHOP Buttermilk Pancakes
Copycat IHOP Spicy Poblano Omelette (Shredded Beef, Not Chicken)
Copycat IHOP Stuffed French Toast — The Discontinued Original (2003–2017)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are IHOP pancakes so fluffy?
A few things: don't overmix (lumps are fine), let the batter rest 5 to 10 minutes so the leavening activates, and cook on a steady medium heat. Overmixing develops gluten and makes pancakes dense and chewy.
What's the difference between IHOP's crepes and pancakes?
The Swedish crepes use a thin, egg-rich batter with no leavening, so they cook into flat, foldable sheets instead of rising. They're typically rolled with fruit or lingonberry and dusted with powdered sugar.
How do you make cheesecake pancakes?
Start with a great buttermilk pancake, fold in small bits of cheesecake (or a cream cheese ribbon), and finish with a glaze and strawberry topping. Chilling the cheesecake pieces first keeps them from melting away.
What's in the stuffed French toast?
Thick, enriched bread sandwiched with a sweet cream cheese filling, dipped in custard, griddled, and topped with fruit and powdered sugar. Our copycat balances the filling so it's rich but not cloying.
Can I make the batter the night before?
Pancake batter is best fresh, but you can mix the dry ingredients ahead and whisk in the wet in the morning for a faster start without giving up fluffiness.