These savory cheese and herb blini are soft, golden little pancakes studded with melted cheese and fresh herbs — perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light lunch with a dollop of sour cream. They come together in one bowl and cook in minutes, making them a wonderful way to use up leftover herbs. For another comforting breakfast favorite, try our Classic Syrniki with Berries.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 400 ml (1 2/3 cups) warm milk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 250 g (2 cups) flour
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Fresh herbs, to taste
- 150 g (1 1/2 cups) grated cheese
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs with sugar and salt, then pour in the warm milk.
- Sift the flour with baking powder into the mixture and stir smooth.
- Fold in the chopped herbs, oil, and grated cheese, then cook the blini in a skillet. Lightly oil the pan before the first one.
Tips
- Use warm, not hot, milk so the batter stays smooth and the cheese melts evenly as the blini cook.
- Keep the heat at medium so the blini turn golden without burning the cheese, and keep finished ones warm under a clean towel.
- For another tasty flatbread-style breakfast, try our Gozleme Flatbreads with Cheese and Spinach. For more pancake inspiration, visit Allrecipes.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 125 kcal | Protein 6 g | Fat 4 g | Carbohydrates 13 g