Name: Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup cottage cheese, full-fat or low-fat; small curd preferred; 1/4 cup milk, plus a bit more if needed; 2 eggs, large; 2 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled off; 1 1/4 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; vegetable oil, for cooking; butter, unsalted, for cooking; maple syrup, for serving

Steps

Grab a medium bowl and whisk together the cottage cheese, milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla until everything is nicely combined.
Add the flour, baking powder, and salt, then stir just until they come together. If the batter feels too thick, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons more milk, adding it a little at a time.
Set a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a tablespoon of oil and a small pat of butter. When the butter has melted and is sizzling gently, scoop the batter into the pan in ¼-cup portions.
Let the pancakes cook for about 3 minutes, until the bottoms are golden and the edges look set. Flip them carefully and cook for another minute or so, until they're golden and just cooked through in the center. Feel free to adjust the heat as you go so they don't brown too much. Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel between batches, and serve warm with maple syrup.

Adapted from Once Upon a Chef.