CHEESE AND HERB PANCAKES.

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These tiny pancakes, similar to grilled cheese sandwiches, can be served for lunch or a light supper with a green salad and white wine. Recipe was found in a May 1987 Bon Appetit in an article that featured panckes.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 12 2-inch pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk, room temperature
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 egg, room temperature
1 tablespoon fresh minced basil
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh sage
1/2 cup grated gruyere cheese (about 2 oz.)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (about 2 oz.)
melted butter
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary

Steps:

  • For Pancakes.
  • Sift flour,baking powder and salt into large bowl.
  • Add milk, the 3 tablespoons melted butter,egg and herbs and mix until smooth; fold in cheeses.
  • Heat griddle or heavy skillet over medium heat; brush lightly with melted butter.
  • Ladle batter onto griddle by heaping tablespoons.
  • Cook until bottom side is brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Turn and cook until second side is golden brown and pancakes are cooked through, about 1 minute.
  • Transfer to heated platter.
  • Repeat with remaining batter, brushing griddle occasionally with more melted butter.
  • Divide pancakes among plates, drizzle with warm herb butter, and serve.
  • For Herb Butter.
  • Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat.
  • Stir in herbs and serve while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 45.5, Sodium 272.3, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4.7

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