Grilled Cheese Pancakes (Print View)

Light pancakes layered with gooey cheese, crisped golden and served warm, perfect with syrup or bacon.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
04 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
06 - 1/4 cup sour cream
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for cooking

→ Cheese Filling

09 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
11 - 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
12 - Coarsely ground black pepper, to taste

→ Finishing and Serving

13 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
14 - Maple syrup, for serving
15 - Crumbled bacon, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, kosher salt, and granulated sugar until evenly blended.
02 - In a separate medium bowl, whisk together milk, sour cream, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
03 - Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing for best texture.
04 - Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and brush with melted butter. Pour about 1/3 cup of batter per pancake onto the skillet; repeat for two pancakes. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
05 - Flip one pancake and immediately top with 1/4 cup shredded cheddar, 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella, 1 tablespoon Parmesan, and a pinch of black pepper. Flip the second pancake. Continue cooking until the cheese melts and the underside becomes golden brown, about 3 minutes.
06 - Place the plain pancake atop the cheesy side to form a sandwich. Evenly spread 1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise over the top pancake. Carefully flip and cook until a golden crust develops, about 1 minute. Spread the remaining 1/2 tablespoon mayonnaise on the top, flip, and brown the second side for 1 minute more.
07 - Repeat the process with remaining batter, cheeses, and mayonnaise until all are used.
08 - Transfer finished pancakes to plates. Serve warm with maple syrup and garnish with crumbled bacon if desired.

# Notes:

01 - Use freshly grated cheeses for optimal melting and flavor. Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain fluffy pancakes.

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