Savory Cheese Cottage Cheese Pancakes

Golden on the outside, soft and cheesy inside, these savory cottage cheese pancakes are a high-protein breakfast worth waking up for. They come together in minutes from a handful of pantry staples and fry up beautifully crisp in a hot pan.

Ingredients

• 350 g (12 oz) cottage cheese
• 2 eggs
• 100 g (3.5 oz) hard cheese, grated
• 3 tbsp flour
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Mix the cottage cheese, eggs, salt and grated cheese; stir in the flour. Turn the dough onto the counter, roll into a log, slice and shape into patties with a knife.
2. Fry on both sides until golden.

Tips

• Drain very wet cottage cheese briefly so the patties hold their shape in the pan.
• Keep the heat at medium so the cheese melts inside without browning too fast outside.
• Serve warm with sour cream, fresh herbs or a simple salad for a complete breakfast.

Nutrition: per 100 g: 207 kcal, protein 15.1 g, fat 13.3 g, carbs 0.3 g

For more cheesy cottage cheese breakfasts, try our Cottage Cheese Pancakes with Banana and Cheese-Stuffed Cottage Cheese Pancakes. For pancake tips, visit Serious Eats.