| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 4 hr 5 min |
| Active: | 45 min |
| Yield: | 8 pancakes |
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups hand-grated sharp Cheddar (see Cook’s Note)
- 1 1/3 cups pre-grated mild Cheddar
- Pancake Batter, recipe follows
- 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
- 4 hot dogs, sliced into 1/4-inch circles, optional
- Nonstick cooking spray, for the pancakes
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- Habanero Maple Syrup, recipe follows
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 habanero pepper
- 4 cups Vermont maple syrup
Instructions
- Blend together the hand-grated and pre-grated Cheddars in a bowl. Set aside.
- Preheat griddle to medium heat. Ladle 4 pancakes on the griddle at a time; do not overcrowd. Add 1/4 cup macaroni to each pancake, followed by 1/2 hot dog per pancake, if using, followed by 1/3 cup Cheddar per pancake. When you notice the edges bubbling vigorously, spray the entire pancake and griddle with nonstick spray, then flip the pancakes. Press down on the pancakes with a great deal of force (think panini style).
- Cook until the cheese is lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Remove from the griddle, sprinkle with scallions and serve with warm Habanero Syrup. Repeat to make 4 more.
- Mix flour, baking soda, salt, eggs and buttermilk in a bowl until just combined; your batter should look lightly lumpy but combined. Set aside for at least 2 hours.
- Slice habanero in half and place in a saucepan with maple syrup. Bring up to a full boil and turn off right away to avoid boil-over. Let stand for 3 hours. Strain out pepper.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 8 servings |
| Calories | 847 |
| Total Fat | 22 g |
| Saturated Fat | 9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 147 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 100 g |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Cholesterol | 81 mg |
| Sodium | 898 mg |
Reviews
I saw this on Triple D and had to try it! I didn’t have a habanero, and it was late, so I improved w a jalapeno. Pancakes were fire! I can’t wait to have this w the syrup the was it is intended. If you like comfort food this is one to save. …and don’t forgot to finish w green onion.. sooo good! Genius!
Delicious!
Made this tonight (except the syrup) It is FANTASTIC!!! Did it in a skillet so it was a little tricky but worked out fine!! We will keep this in the dinner repertoire! Thanks Triple D!!