Description
Delicious and fluffy cottage cheese pancakes that offer a protein-packed breakfast or brunch option. These pancakes combine creamy cottage cheese with eggs and a touch of vanilla for a subtly sweet and satisfying dish. Easy to prepare and perfect to serve hot with your favorite maple syrup or jam.
Ingredients
Pancakes
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
For Frying
- 1/4 cup canola oil
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the cottage cheese first, then crack in the eggs. Next, mix in the vanilla extract, sugar, and baking powder. After each addition, stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly combined. Finally, gradually fold in the flour until you achieve a batter consistency.
- Preheat Skillet: Place a skillet or frying pan on medium heat and add the canola oil. Allow the oil to heat up until it shimmers but does not smoke, which helps ensure even frying without sticking.
- Fry Pancakes: Spoon the batter onto the heated skillet, shaping into round pancakes. Cook each side for about 2-3 minutes or until the pancakes turn golden brown and cooked through, with the cheese inside melted and steaming.
- Serve: Remove pancakes from the skillet and place them on a plate. Serve immediately while hot with maple syrup or jam for a delightful sweet finish.
Notes
- Use full-fat cottage cheese for creamier pancakes.
- Adjust sugar amount based on desired sweetness.
- Ensure skillet is properly heated to prevent sticking.
- Flip pancakes carefully as they can be delicate due to the cheese in the batter.
- The batter can be slightly lumpy because of the cottage cheese; this is normal.
- Feel free to add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness if desired.
