Why are pancakes eaten on Fat Tuesday?

A very popular food for Shrove Tuesday is pancakes. They are a great way to use up foods such as eggs, milk, and sugar before the 40 days of Lent. Once you see this collection, you’ll know why pancakes are so popular not only for Fat Tuesday, but all year long.

Best Pancake Recipes for Fat Tuesday

Not only are there so many ways to make them, but there are even more delicious ways to top them! How about Root Beer Float Pancakes or Cinnamon Roll Pancakes? Perhaps you’re in the mood for Andes Chocolate Mint Pancakes, Funfetti Cake Batter Pancakes or Blueberries ‘n’ Cream Pancakes? I’ve gathered 17 of the best pancake recipes for Fat Tuesday from your favorite food bloggers and they are as varied as they are delicious. As they say in New Orleans, laissez les bons temps rouler (let the good times roll)! Up next, the top things to do in New Orleans besides Mardi Gras.

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