Description
Delicious and fluffy cottage cheese pancakes that combine creamy cottage cheese with a tender batter, perfect for a comforting breakfast or brunch. These pancakes are lightly golden and served best with maple syrup or your favorite 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
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cottage cheese, followed by eggs, vanilla extract, sugar, baking powder, and finally the flour. Mix thoroughly after adding each ingredient to create a smooth batter.
- Preheat Skillet: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add canola oil to coat the bottom evenly, preparing it for frying the pancakes.
- Fry Pancakes: Using a large cookie scoop (approximately 3 tablespoons per pancake), pour the batter onto the hot skillet. Fry each pancake for a few minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and the cheese inside melts.
- Serve Hot: Serve the cottage cheese pancakes warm with maple syrup or jam for a delightful breakfast experience.
Notes
- The recipe yields approximately 16 pancakes, about 2 pancakes per serving for 8 servings in total.
- Using a large cookie scoop (3 tbsp) helps maintain consistent pancake size.
- Ensure the skillet is at medium heat for even cooking without burning.
- These pancakes are best enjoyed fresh to appreciate the melted cottage cheese inside.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
