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Cottage Cheese Pancakes with Fresh Herbs

Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Fluffy, savory cottage cheese pancakes with crisp golden edges and a soft, custardy center. Fresh herbs add brightness, while curds and eggs create a protein-rich, soufflé-like lift—ideal for relaxed breakfasts or elegant brunch plates that feel comforting yet refined.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3 Servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Brunch-Style, Vegetarian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 to 1¼ cups small-curd cottage cheese full-fat preferred
  • ¾ to 1 cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat or oat flour
  • 1 –2 large eggs
  • 1 –1½ tsp baking powder
  • 2 –4 tbsp milk as needed for thickness
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 –3 tbsp finely chopped fresh herbs chives, dill, parsley, scallions
  • Butter or neutral oil for cooking
  • Optional: ½ tsp vanilla extract for mild dairy roundness

Method
 

  1. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl until combined.
  2. Stir in flour just until no dry streaks remain; avoid overmixing.
  3. Fold in cottage cheese and chopped herbs; batter should be thick and mound on a spoon.
  4. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add a thin layer of butter or oil.
  5. Scoop ¼-cup mounds of batter into the pan, spacing well.
  6. Cook 3–4 minutes until edges turn matte and bottoms are deeply golden.
  7. Flip gently, add 1–2 tsp water to the pan, cover, and steam 1–2 minutes to set centers.
  8. Remove lid and cook uncovered 1 more minute if needed.
  9. Serve immediately while edges are crisp and centers are tender.

Notes

Thick batter and steady medium heat are key to soufflé-like lift without burning. Expect slight deflation after cooking—this is normal for airy, egg-rich pancakes. Use small-curd cottage cheese for even texture, and chop herbs finely so they distribute without weighing the batter down. A light drizzle of maple syrup or yogurt adds balance without overpowering the savory profile.