Perfect pancakes recipe
An easy pancake batter recipe with tips on how to make the best pancakes every time with sweet or savoury toppings
German-style cheese & bacon pancakes
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Serves 4
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- 200g pack diced smoked baconlardons
- 200ml crème fraîche
- pinch of ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp caraway seeds(optional)
- 4 pre-made large pancakes
- 2 shallotsfinely sliced
- 50g finely grated gruyère
- 1 whole cucumberpeeled, halved and sliced
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal545
- fat44g
- saturates22g
- carbs17g
- sugars5g
- fibre2g
- protein18g
- salt2.01g
Method
step 1
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.
step 2
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.
step 3
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.
