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Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Creamy, tender, and wonderfully quick to make — these Cottage Cheese Pancakes are a breakfast game-changer.
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Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Easy
Prep Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time:
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
20
minutes
minutes
Servings:
4
servings
Equipment
Mixing Bowl
Non-stick Skillet
Ingredients
Ingredients
1
cup
Cottage cheese
Use small-curd for a smoother texture; no need to drain.
4
large
Eggs
Room temperature is best for even mixing.
1/2
cup
All-purpose flour
Spoon and level for accuracy.
1/4
teaspoon
Salt
1
teaspoon
Vanilla extract
1-2
tablespoons
Butter or oil
For cooking, melted or in pan.
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, crack and whisk the 4 large eggs until pale and slightly frothy, about 30–45 seconds.
Add 1 cup of cottage cheese to the eggs. Stir gently to combine; small curds are fine and create a nice texture.
Sprinkle in 1/2 cup of flour and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until just incorporated — a few small lumps are okay.
Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of butter or oil to coat the surface.
Use a tablespoon or small ladle to pour small amounts of batter into the skillet. Aim for pancakes about 2–3 inches wide so they cook evenly.
Cook the pancakes until bubbles form on the surface and edges look set, about 2–3 minutes. If the bottom browns too quickly, lower the heat slightly.
Gently flip each pancake and cook the other side until golden brown, about 1–2 minutes more. Adjust heat as needed to prevent burning.
Transfer pancakes to a plate and keep warm while you finish the rest. Serve topped with maple syrup, honey, fresh fruit, or yogurt.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, swap the all-purpose flour for a 1:1 gluten-free blend.