Description
Savory Dinner Pancakes with Chilli Butter are light and fluffy pancakes topped with spicy, aromatic chilli butter. This simple yet satisfying dinner option is perfect for anyone looking to add a flavorful twist to their pancake routine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup grated cheese (cheddar, Parmesan, or your choice)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (chives, parsley, or thyme), chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1–2 teaspoons chili flakes (adjust to spice level)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Juice of half a lime (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Add egg, milk, melted butter, and grated cheese. Mix until combined. Add fresh herbs if using.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with butter or oil. Pour 1/4 cup of batter per pancake, cooking until golden brown on both sides, about 2–3 minutes each.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and olive oil. Stir in chili flakes, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Cook for 1–2 minutes, then squeeze in lime juice if desired. Keep warm.
- Stack pancakes on plates and drizzle with the chilli butter. Add toppings like greens, a fried egg, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Savory Dinner Pancakes, Chilli Butter, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner