Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Cottage cheese pancakes are a delightful breakfast treat that combines fluffiness with nutrition. These golden, cloud-like pancakes are easy to prepare and perfect for both leisurely brunches and busy weekdays. With their mild flavor and creamy texture, they pair wonderfully with a variety of toppings, making every bite a delicious start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 pancakes 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup large-curd cottage cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or low-fat)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter or oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend cottage cheese, eggs, and milk until smooth with visible curds.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar (if using). Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil until melted.
- Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on top (about 3 minutes).
- Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Keep warm in a low oven while repeating with remaining batter.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pancakes (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg