Easy savory pancakes

Here’s a quick and easy savory pancake recipe—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner. These are soft, flavorful, and customizable with your favorite add-ins like cheese, herbs, or veggies.

🥞 Easy Savory Pancakes

🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes

🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 4 (makes about 8 small pancakes)

✅ Basic Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 2 large eggs

• ¾ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

• 2 tbsp olive oil (or melted butter)

• ½ cup grated cheese (cheddar, feta, or Parmesan work great)

• ¼ cup chopped scallions or chives

• Optional add-ins:

  • ½ cup cooked bacon or ham, chopped

  • ½ cup grated zucchini (squeeze out moisture)

  • ½ cup chopped spinach or herbs

  • ¼ tsp chili flakes for heat

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Mix Dry Ingredients:

   • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.

2. Add Wet Ingredients:

   • In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, and oil. Add to the dry mixture and stir until just combined (don’t overmix).

3. Fold in Extras:

   • Gently stir in cheese, scallions, and any optional mix-ins.

4. Cook:

   • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.

   • Pour ¼ cup of batter per pancake into the skillet.

   • Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

5. Serve Warm:

   • Serve with sour cream, Greek yogurt, salsa, or a simple side salad.

💡 Tips:

• Want a gluten-free version? Substitute flour with a 1:1 GF flour blend or chickpea flour.

• For a thicker batter, reduce milk slightly. For thinner pancakes, add a splash more.

• You can make a big batch and reheat leftovers in the toaster or oven.