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Cheese & Chive Pancakes Recipe

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Delicious and fluffy Cheese & Chive Pancakes made with mature Cheddar, Parmesan, and fresh chives. These savory pancakes are perfect for breakfast or a light meal, cooked on the stovetop to golden perfection and served warm with extra butter and cheese.

Ingredients

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Batter Ingredients

  • 200 g self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 250 ml milk
  • 1 egg
  • 110 g mature Cheddar cheese (coarsely grated)
  • 40 g Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
  • 10–15 g chives (finely chopped)

Cooking Ingredients

  • 10 g butter
  • 1 tsp oil
  • additional butter for greasing and serving
  • extra grated cheese for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the batter: Sift the self-raising flour and salt into a large mixing bowl. In a separate jug, whisk together the milk and egg. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture, then gradually add the milk and egg mixture while whisking continuously to make a smooth batter. Fold in the grated Cheddar, Parmesan, and finely chopped chives carefully to combine.
  2. Heat the cooking fat and pan: In a small saucepan, melt the 10 g of butter with 1 teaspoon of oil over low heat. Remove from heat when melted. Heat a large frying pan or griddle over medium heat until hot. Brush the surface lightly with the melted butter and oil mixture; it should sizzle immediately if the pan is at the right temperature.
  3. Cook the pancakes: Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of batter per pancake onto the pan, spacing them so they do not crowd. Start by cooking a test pancake to adjust the heat if needed. Cook each pancake until bubbles appear around the edges and the underside is golden brown, about 2 to 2½ minutes, cooking an additional 30 seconds if needed. Flip the pancake and cook the other side for another 2 to 2½ minutes until golden and cooked through. If the pancake isn’t ready to flip after 3 minutes, increase the heat slightly. Keep cooked pancakes warm by wrapping them in a clean tea towel while cooking the remaining batter, lightly greasing the pan before each batch.
  4. Serve and store: Serve the pancakes warm with butter and a sprinkle of extra grated cheese if desired. To reheat, use a microwave to retain the fluffy texture. These pancakes can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days or frozen for longer storage.

Notes

  • For best results, cook a test pancake first to find the perfect temperature for your pan or griddle.
  • Wrap cooked pancakes in a clean tea towel to keep them warm and soft while finishing the batch.
  • Reheating in a microwave helps maintain the fluffy texture of the pancakes.
  • These pancakes freeze well; reheat thoroughly before serving.
  • Use freshly grated cheese for better flavor and texture.

Keywords: Cheese pancakes, chive pancakes, savory pancakes, breakfast pancakes, British pancakes, Cheddar cheese, Parmesan, chives

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