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Cottage Cheese Pancakes Recipe

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  • Author: Caroline
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and fluffy cottage cheese pancakes made with simple ingredients, perfect for a wholesome breakfast served with maple syrup or jam.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup canola oil for frying


Instructions

  1. Mix Ingredients: Combine the cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, sugar, baking powder, and flour in order, mixing well after adding each ingredient until fully incorporated.
  2. Preheat Skillet: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add canola oil to coat the surface.
  3. Fry Pancakes: Using a large cookie scoop (about 3 tablespoons), scoop the batter into the skillet. Fry the pancakes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Serve: Serve the pancakes hot with maple syrup or jam, ensuring the inside cheese stays melted and creamy.

Notes

  • This recipe yields approximately 16 pancakes, serving 8 people (2 pancakes per serving).
  • Use a large cookie scoop for uniform pancakes and even cooking.
  • Keep the pancakes warm until serving to enjoy the melted cheese inside.
  • You can substitute canola oil with other neutral oils like vegetable or sunflower oil.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the flour with gluten-free flour blend.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pancakes
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Cholesterol: 140 mg