Description
Cheese & Ham Pancakes are a delightful twist on traditional breakfast fare, combining fluffy pancakes with savory ham and gooey cheese for a satisfying meal. Perfect for brunch or a quick weekday breakfast, these pancakes deliver a warm, comforting experience in every bite. With minimal effort, you can impress your family or guests with this gourmet dish that’s easily customizable based on what you have on hand.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Gruyere)
- 1/2 cup diced cooked ham
- 2 tbsp butter or oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Pour in the milk and crack in the egg. Mix gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the shredded cheese and diced ham using a spatula until evenly distributed.
- Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil until melted.
- Scoop about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form (3-4 minutes), then flip and cook until golden brown (2-3 minutes).
- Serve hot with extra cheese or syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake (about 90g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg