GERMAN-STYLE CHEESE & BACON PANCAKES

German-style cheese & bacon pancakes image

Be inspired by the flavours of Flammkuchen and top pancakes with smoked bacon, shallots and melted cheese to serve for Shrove Tuesday or as your next family supper.

Provided by Miriam Nice

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

200g pack diced smoked bacon lardons
200ml crème fraîche
pinch of ground nutmeg
1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)
4 pre-made large pancakes
2 shallots , finely sliced
50g finely grated gruyère
1 whole cucumber , peeled, halved and sliced
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp chopped fresh dill

Steps:

Heat grill to high and put the bacon lardons on a baking tray. Grill for around 10 mins until crisp, then set aside. Mix the crème fraîche with the nutmeg and caraway seeds (if using) and season.
Working in batches, place a pancake on a non-stick baking sheet, divide the crème fraîche mixture between the 4 pancakes, then top each pancake with the lardons, shallots and cheese.
Put the pancakes under the grill for 2-3 mins (you will need to do this in batches again) or until the cheese is golden and bubbling. While they cook, mix the cucumber with the vinegar and dill, season, then serve alongside the pancakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545 calories, Fat 44 grams fat, SaturatedFat 22 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 17 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 2.01 milligram of sodium