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Cottage Cheese Pancakes (Soft, Protein-Rich, and Naturally Satisfying)
Isla Marie

Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Soft, protein-rich pancakes with a tender interior and lightly golden edges. Mild in flavor, satisfying, and easy to pair with sweet or savory toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cottage cheese well-drained
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar optional
  • 2 –4 tablespoons milk as needed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • Butter or oil for cooking

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Nonstick skillet or griddle
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step 1. Prepare the Cottage Cheese
  1. Blend or mash the cottage cheese until mostly smooth to ensure an even batter.
Step 2. Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. In a bowl, whisk together cottage cheese, eggs, and vanilla if using.
Step 3. Add Dry Ingredients
  1. Stir in flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar if using. Mix gently just until combined.
Step 4. Adjust the Batter
  1. Add milk a little at a time if needed to reach a thick but pourable consistency.
Step 5. Rest the Batter
  1. Let the batter rest for 5 minutes to improve texture.
Step 6. Heat the Pan
  1. Preheat a lightly greased skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Step 7. Cook the Pancakes
  1. Scoop batter onto the pan. Cook until bubbles form and edges are set, then flip and cook until golden.
Step 8. Serve
  1. Remove from the pan and serve warm. Repeat with remaining batter.

Video

Notes

  • Drain cottage cheese well to avoid watery batter.
  • Cook over medium heat to ensure pancakes cook through.
  • Batter thickens slightly as it rests.
  • Reheat gently in a skillet or toaster oven.