Description
Deliciously fluffy and cheesy Cottage Cheese Pancakes are the perfect breakfast treat. Combining creamy cottage cheese with eggs, vanilla, and a touch of sugar, these pancakes are fried to golden perfection and served warm with maple syrup or jam. An easy recipe yielding about 16 pancakes, perfect for a family breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup flour
For Frying
- 1/4 cup canola oil
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: Combine the cottage cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, sugar, baking powder, and flour in the order listed, mixing thoroughly after adding each ingredient to ensure a smooth batter.
- Heat Skillet: Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add canola oil, allowing it to warm evenly for frying.
- Cook Pancakes: Using a large cookie scoop (about 3 tablespoons) for each pancake, pour batter into the skillet. Fry each pancake on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side until equally golden and cooked through.
- Serve Warm: Serve the pancakes hot, topped with maple syrup or jam to complement the melted cottage cheese interior.
Notes
- This recipe yields approximately 16 pancakes, about 2 pancakes per serving for 8 servings total.
- A large cookie scoop (3 tablespoons) was used to portion each pancake for even cooking.
- Serve immediately while the cheese inside is warm and melted for best texture and flavor.
- Canola oil is recommended for frying due to its neutral flavor and high smoke point.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
