These savory pancakes are packed with seasoned meat, gooey cheese, and a perfectly crispy golden crust. Great for breakfast, lunch, or a quick snack.
Ingredients
For the batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1½ cups milk
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp oil or melted butter
For the filling
- 300 g ground beef or chicken
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley or green onions
For frying
- Oil or butter
Instructions
1. Prepare the filling
- Heat a pan with a little oil.
- Cook onions until soft.
- Add garlic and ground meat.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook until browned and dry.
- Let cool slightly, then mix with cheese and herbs.
2. Make the pancake batter
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and oil.
- Gradually add flour until smooth.
- Batter should be slightly thinner than regular pancake batter.
3. Cook the pancakes
- Heat a nonstick pan lightly greased with oil.
- Pour a thin layer of batter.
- Add some meat-cheese filling to one side.
- Fold over or cover with another thin layer of batter.
- Cook until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
4. Serve
Serve hot with:
- Garlic sauce
- Sour cream
- Chili sauce
- Ketchup
Tips
- Add chili flakes for extra heat.
- Use turkey or spicy sausage instead of beef.
- For extra crispiness, sprinkle cheese directly onto the pan edge while frying.
Quick Variation
Turn them into mini snack pancakes by making smaller rounds — perfect for parties or lunchboxes.