1. Take French toast sticks and soak in ice cream for 10 minutes.
2. Prepare 1/2 lb. of pancake batter following package instructions.
3. Transfer sticks to pancake batter and fry in fryer at 350° for 4 minutes or until golden brown (flip once while in fryer).
4. Plate fried sticks.
5. Top with dulce de leche, bacon bits, whipped cream, and mint.

Note: Pancake batter should be on the thick side. If it loosens up when transferring sticks to mixture, add more dry mix.