Chive and smoked cheddar pancakes with maple-glazed bacon

Name: Pancakes with maple bacon and cheddar recipe
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 275g wholemeal self-raising flour, sifted; 2 tsp baking powder; 1 bunch chives, finely chopped; Zest of 1 lemon; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 1/2 cups (375ml) milk; 120g unsalted butter, melted, cooled, plus extra to brush; 1/2 cup (60g) grated smoked cheddar; 180g streaky bacon; 2 tbs maple syrup; Avocado & hard-boiled eggs, to serve

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by Helena Moursellas

Aug 02, 2021

This savoury spin on pancakes will have you coming back for seconds… and thirds.

275g wholemeal self-raising flour, sifted
2 tsp baking powder
1 bunch chives, finely chopped
Zest of 1 lemon
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups (375ml) milk
120g unsalted butter, melted, cooled, plus extra to brush
1/2 cup (60g) grated smoked cheddar
180g streaky bacon
2 tbs maple syrup
Avocado & hard-boiled eggs, to serve

Method

1.

Preheat oven to 220°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper. In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt flakes, chives and lemon zest. Make a well in the centre and add eggs, milk, melted butter and smoked cheddar, and whisk until combined. Set aside for 20 minutes to rest.
2.

Meanwhile, place bacon on a lined baking tray and brush with maple syrup. Top with another piece of baking paper and place a tray on top to weight down. Cook in the oven for 15-20 minutes until bacon is sticky and browned. Set aside to cool slightly.
3.

Heat a non-stick frypan over medium- low heat and brush with extra butter. Add 1/3 cup pancake batter to the p and cook for 3-4 minutes each side until golden and cooked. Keep warm while you continue with the remaining batter.
4.

Arrange pancakes on a serving plate and serve with avocado, maple-glazed bacon and hard-boiled eggs.