Cottage Cheese Pancakes are to-die-for! They have wonderfully crispy edges and a melty center that will have you HOOKED.
Cottage Cheese Pancakes are one of the best quick breakfasts to keep in your toolbelt. You might not have the best impression of cottage cheese, but trust me, this recipe is going to change your mind about these yummy curds forever!
Cooking with cottage cheese is a habit in our home. It ups the protein content and makes for perfect dessert fillings. If you enjoy this recipe, try your hand at making our amazing cottage cheese buns.
Tips for Making Cottage Cheese Pancakes
- Keep reapplying oil. Use canola oil, light olive oil or even coconut oil to fry up your pancakes. Just make sure to keep reapplying between pancakes to prevent sticking.
- Not all curds are created equal. You can use non-fat, low-fat or full-fat cottage cheese. Just make sure to purchase a cottage cheese with small curds. This style makes for the most consistent pancake batter and is the easiest to mix.
- Flour, flour, flour. Whole wheat, all-purpose or oatmeal flour will work great.
- Use a non-Stick Pan. Even though you are going to be sure to reapply cooking oil in between adding pancake batter, it is best to also use a non-stick pan.
- Cook on medium heat. Resist cranking up the heat to cook your pancakes faster! Medium-heat ensures they won’t burn and come out a perfect brown color.
- Keep it consistent. Use an ice cream scoop or large spoon to measure out the same sized pancakes. About ⅓ cup of batter per pancake will do.
- Keep it chunky or blend it up. It’s super tasty to hand mix your batter and get pockets of melty, cottage cheese. However, if you want the cheesy taste without the chunks, feel free to blend up the batter for a smoother texture.
How to Serve Cottage Cheese Pancakes
Serve Cottage Cheese Pancakes the way you would regular. A nice drizzle of maple syrup or warmed honey is welcome. You can also top your pancakes with fresh or stewed fruits. Just make sure you have a cup of warm coffee to wash your pancakes down with!
Make Cottage Cheese Pancake Dough in Advance
The best thing about these pancakes is the crispy edges! Make them right before serving for the best texture and results. However, if you want to prepare the batter early, go right on ahead! Refrigerate the dough in a bowl and keep the bowl covered to prevent the top from drying up.
Storing Cottage Cheese Pancakes
If you are lucky enough to have leftovers, here is how to store and reheat them:
- Refrigerating: Refrigerate leftovers for up to three days stored in an airtight container. Reheat them in the microwave or with a bit of oil in a skillet.
- Freezing: Layer pancakes in between layers of wax paper in an airtight container. They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat them in a skillet with a bit of oil until crispy on the outside and melty on the inside.
Other Breakfast Recipes
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Here are some Momsdish favorites:
- Egg Bites: These low-carb breakfast bites can be customized with any filling you like and are perfect for a quick weekday breakfast.
- Donut Recipe: Because homemade is always better!
- Breakfast Quiche: Quiche is sure to impress at your next brunch gathering.
- Breakfast Burrito: Who doesn’t love a breakfast burrito? I always keep a couple of them frozen to have a quick breakfast on hand.
- Crepe Recipe: Filled with a sweet, cheesy filling, these crepes are the ultimate indulgence.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- 400 g cottage cheese
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 cup canola oil
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in the following order – cheese, eggs, vanilla extract, sugar, baking powder and flour. Mix in each time you add an ingredient.
- Preheat a skillet with canola oil on a medium heat. Fry the cottage cheese pancakes on each side until golden brown.
- Serve with maple syrup or jam, while they are still hot and the cheese inside is melted.
Hi!
CAn u explain the calories per serving? What is one serving ? When u say it serves 8 does that mean all 8 pancakes have total of over 200calories or is that each ?
Thank you !
Hello. This recipe makes 8 servings, we usually get 2-3 pancakes per serving. It depends on how large you make them. The calories are per serving. Hope this hekps.
Hi. Just wondering, do I need to use so many eggs?
Also, can I use almond flour to make it more dense? Thank you.
Hey Kate, I haven't tested any other version of this recipe. Unfortunately, I cant make a good recommendation. All I know is that this version is amazing! 🙂
Is it necessary to add the vanilla extract and sugar for it to set up? I would like to try a savory version of this for my breakfast so I can maintain a stable blood sugar level and energy level since I work in a factory.
Hey Jennifer, they would be totally fine without the two ingredients. Sounds delish!
I’ve tried cooking these two ways — first by mixing the dry ingredients together and adding them last so as not overmix the baking soda, and then by doing step-by-step according to the recipe. Both methods turn out the exact same pancake results; moist, creamy and just a touch sweet, with a texture very like a thick crepe. I don’t know if I’m botching a step or if I’m just using less than stellar cottage cheese (Daisy doesn’t break down well) since my pancakes aren’t necessarily “fluffy,” but either way these are still delicious!
I feel less guilty bringing these pancakes to work for a snack because there’s a high protein/low flour ratio, and they also don’t dry out after cooling like other recipes. They’re good as a savory option (call me weird, but they were amazing re-heated with Greek tzatziki), or a sweet snack with nutella, or breakfast with maple syrup. This is now my go-to easy option for pancakes. Super quick to whip together and they keep great for the next day!
Sam, I like the idea of a savory version. Note: if you don't eat them right away, they do flatten out and they are very best when you serve right away. But I think the flavor is similar. Thank you for such a detailed review.
Thank you, these were a hit! I love that they have protein with whole wheat flour so I can feel good serving these to my family for breakfast, or even a quick kiddi dinner. exactly as described- crispy on outside, fluffy on inside yum definitely a keeper!
That is so good to hear, I am glad you enjoyed the pancakes, thank you for your feedback!
Hi I’m excited to try these! How many pancakes in an portion?
Hi Karen, this recipe makes 8 servings, we usually get 2-3 pancakes per serving. It depends on how large you make them.
These look amazing. Would they freeze well?
Hello, there is a detailed explanation on how to freeze them in the Storing Cottage Cheese Pancakes section. Hope this helps.
Came out delicious! My 1 year old loved them too. I usually make them with baking cheese (tvorog), never thought of making with cottage cheese, but it definitely exceeded my expectations))) thank you for the recipe.
Marina, I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe, thank you for taking the time to comment your feedback!!
Omg, this is the best pancake recipe ever! I had a container of cottage cheese that was about to go off and wanted to find a way to utilise it before the best by date, so am glad I found your recipe. It's so simple but so delicious! I used gluten free all-purpose flour and the pancakes came out beautifully. I loved how crispy they were on the outside but fluffy on the inside. Will definitely be using this as my go-to pancake recipe from now on. Can't wait to make this for others.
Marsha, I'm so glad you loved the recipe, and that you found a great way to use up leftover cottage cheese. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!
Natalia I thank you for that recipe. As I' ve tried to make what was called " сырники " in my childhood I struggled with a local cottage cheese (trader Joe's, CA). And then I got lucky to find your site 🙂
Olga, I'm so glad you found this recipe and enjoyed it, thank you for sharing your feedback!
How much is 400 g of cottage cheese?
Hi Sarah, google said it should be about 1 3/4 of a cup. Most packages with cottage cheese at the store will have grams on them, it may be easier to check the measurement that way. Enjoy the recipe 🙂
O.M.G. These pancakes were delicious! I don’t like cottage cheese. I was hesitant, but I am so glad I tried them . I Love them. Thank you!!!
Thank you, Diana! I'm so glad you enjoyed them!!
How many grams in a serving?
Hey Phyllis, we never measured weight for the serving but this recipe makes 8 serivngs. Hope it helps.
I don’t even like regular pancakes, but I loved these! They get crispy on the outside and so soft and fluffy inside. They’re so easy to make too, this will definitely get added to my recipe box!
Katie, I'm so glad you enjoyed these cottage cheese pancakes, thank you for your feedback!
These are delicious! Fluffy with little bits of melted cottage cheese. Unique and special!
Pam, I'm so glad you enjoyed them, thank you for taking the time to comment!
These look very interesting. I was wondering if I could replace the flour with almond flour or oat flour? If so, any idea if they would be more dense?😊
We replaced the flour with Bob's Red Mill gluten free flour and it comes out great every time. Also tried with oat flour as well and it came out a bit dense but still good.
Thank you for your feedback, this will be helpful to others!
I haven’t tried using any other flour for their recipe. Sorry I can’t give you a good recommendation. If you do try it, please share feedback. Thanks
Light, fluffy and delicious. I made mine with whole wheat flour and cooked them on a griddle sprayed with cooking spray to avoid the oil..therefore no crispy edges. I love the fact that they are packed with protein. 😋
I'm so glad you enjoyed the pancakes, Maryann! Thank you for taking the time to share your tips.
Positively DELICIOUS!!! For mixing we just put all the ingredients our vitamix so much easier for mixing and pouring and comes out perfect. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the pancakes!!
Plates licked clean! Super easy recipe and super good! We always makes pancakes on the weekends and this is so easy it will be our new go-to! Thank you for sharing
I'm so glad you guys enjoyed the pancakes, thank you for taking the to comment!
omg!
Just made it!So delicious!!!
easy and quick to make it!
Thank you!
I'm so glad you enjoyed the pancakes, thank you for taking the time to comment!
can I bake these? if yes, what would the temperature and times be? thanks
Hey, you can try our cottage cheese buns, they would be a better solution for your request: https://momsdish.com/recipe/5…
Do you have any idea how these would be affected if I only used 2-3 eggs? I have a strong aversion to egg flavor, and I saw that one person described these as tasting "eggy." They look yummy, but I'm just worried about that part of it!
Hey Carrie, I think they will be fine with fewer eggs. This recipe is very forgiving. Enjoy
The inside tastes raw like the batter didn’t cook. Is that the texture inside ?
Cheese does melt and becomes a bit cheesy. With out seen how they looked like, it’s hard to say. But you can easily cook them longer on a low heat.
Is one serving one pancake? This looks delicious and I love cottage cheese.
Hey Deb, this recipe makes 8 servings, we usually get 2-3 pancakes per serving. It depends on how large you make them.
No changes needed! It’s a keeper 🙌
Awesome, great to hear! 🙂
Hey Natalya! Thank you for the pancake recipe (My husband also loves them) - I'll check out your other recipes!
You're welcome, Theresa! I'm so glad you enjoyed the pancakes, I hope you find more recipes you will love!
The taste was light and lovely! Lightly sweet, very creamy and delicious.
I had one small problem, though. Maybe you can help. I cooked them on a lower heat (electric) and they browned nicely, but the middle is a little uncooked. Should I have cooked them on a higher heat? Or is that the way they are supposed to be?
Hey, I would make them thinner and still cook on medium-low heat. On a higher heat, they will burn and the center will come out raw.
I want to try these but I have pressed cottage cheese. I can crumble it a d maybe add buttermilk? Really want to try them.
Hey, I would crumble it and add buttermilk. It will work well. Just watch the texture of the dough and ad buttermilk as you go.
Excellent recipe! It really was easy and quick to make, and a big hit with both my husband and son. Thank you, Natalya!
Thank you Anastasya! I'm so glad your family loved the pancakes!
This is a really great recipe Natalya, thanks! The pancakes are light and fluffy, and my family has declared that they are their favourite pancakes ever - so I guess that I will be making them often... 🙂 All the best for a happy and healthy New Year!
That is awesome, I'm so happy it has become a staple! Happy New Year to you and your family Michele!