Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Place 2 BeThe South End Special Box Recipe

The South End Special Box Recipe

Inspired by The Place 2 Be
Time30m
Serves2

choice of buttermilk pancakes, challah french toast, or belgian waffle, choice of two sides

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Ingredients

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Main Dish

Sides

Toppings

Method

Main Dish Preparation

  1. 1

    Buttermilk Pancakes

    In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of buttermilk pancakes mix with 1 cup of water. Stir until smooth. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on the other side. Repeat until all batter is used.

  2. 2

    Challah French Toast

    Whisk together 2 eggs, 1 cup of milk, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract in a shallow dish. Dip each slice of challah bread into the mixture, coating both sides. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook each slice until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes each. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Belgian Waffles

    Prepare Belgian waffle mix according to package instructions, typically combining 2 cups of mix with water or milk. Preheat a waffle iron and pour the appropriate amount of batter into the iron. Cook until the waffles are golden brown and crisp. Remove and keep warm.

Side Preparation

  1. 4

    Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

  2. 5

    Sausage Patties

    In the same skillet, cook the sausage patties for about 5 minutes on each side until cooked through and browned.

  3. 6

    Fresh Berries

    Rinse the fresh berries under cold water and pat dry. Set aside for serving.

Serving Suggestions

  1. 7

    Plating the Special Box

    Arrange the selected main dish (pancakes, french toast, or waffles) on a plate. Add your choice of two sides: crispy bacon, sausage patties, or fresh berries. Drizzle with maple syrup and dust with powdered sugar. Top with whipped cream if desired.

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