Cottage Cheese Oven Pancakes
Light and fluffy oven-baked pancakes enriched with protein-packed cottage cheese, offering a custardy texture that's easy to prepare and perfect for sharing with family or friends.
Equipment
- 1 baking dish 8×8 inch or similar
- 1 oven
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons butter for the pan
- Fresh berries optional
- Maple syrup optional
- Powdered sugar optional
- Honey or yogurt optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and place butter in an 8×8 inch baking dish to melt while the oven heats.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cottage cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, salt, and baking powder thoroughly.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until smooth, taking care not to overmix.
- Remove the hot baking dish from the oven carefully, pour in the batter, and return to the oven.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pancakes are puffed and golden brown.
- Slice into squares and serve warm with optional toppings like fresh berries, maple syrup, or powdered sugar.
Notes
- Do not overmix batter to retain fluffy texture.
- Serve immediately as pancakes deflate upon cooling.
- Add lemon zest for a fresh flavor twist.
- Store leftovers refrigerated and gently reheat before serving.