PUMPKIN PANCAKES WITH CINNAMON BROWN BUTTER

PUMPKIN PANCAKES WITH CINNAMON BROWN BUTTER image

Yield 14 pancakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1-1/3 cups 2% milk
3/4 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup ricotta cheese

Steps:

* In a small heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Add the maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg. Remove from the heat; stir in pecans. * In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, pumpkin and cheese. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. * Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles form on top. Cook until the second side is golden brown. Serve with brown butter. Prep: 20 min. Cook: 10 min./batch Nutrition Facts: 2 pancakes with about 2 tablespoons butter equals 394 calories, 24 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 105 mg cholesterol, 612 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 9 g protein.