Irresistible Cheese and Ham Pancakes
Crispy cheesy outsides, fluffy insides with pops of ham, these pancakes are an outrageously delicious way to use up leftover Christmas ham—or you can use store-bought ham or even bacon!
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain flour (150 g)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 large egg
- 215 ml milk (3/4 cup + 2 tbsp)
- 1 ¼ cups grated cheddar cheese (150 g)
- 1 ¼ cups chopped ham (225 g)
- 1 ½ cups shallots/scallions (finely sliced, about 4 stalks)
- 2 - 3 tbsp butter (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Create a well in the center, add egg and milk, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in cheese, ham, and shallots until you reach a soft dropping consistency.
- Heat a non-stick pan over medium-high heat, adding 2 tsp butter to melt.
- Pour 1/4 cup batter into the pan, spreading into a 7cm circle. Cook for 2 minutes until golden, then flip and cook for another 1 1/2 minutes.
- Remove pancakes and keep warm on a rack. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more butter as needed.
- Serve with sour cream, extra ham, and shallots, if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add grated veggies, cooked chicken, or sausages to customize!