Mac and Cheese Pancakes (With Optional Hot Dog)

  4.6 – 5 reviews  
Level: Intermediate
Total: 4 hr 5 min
Active: 45 min
Yield: 8 pancakes

Ingredients

  1. 1 1/3 cups hand-grated sharp Cheddar (see Cook’s Note)
  2. 1 1/3 cups pre-grated mild Cheddar
  3. Pancake Batter, recipe follows
  4. 2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
  5. 4 hot dogs, sliced into 1/4-inch circles, optional
  6. Nonstick cooking spray, for the pancakes
  7. 3 scallions, thinly sliced
  8. Habanero Maple Syrup, recipe follows
  9. 2 cups all-purpose flour
  10. 2 teaspoons baking soda
  11. 1 teaspoon salt
  12. 2 eggs
  13. 2 1/2 cups buttermilk
  14. 1 habanero pepper
  15. 4 cups Vermont maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Blend together the hand-grated and pre-grated Cheddars in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. 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).
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

Tammy Cobb
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!
Michelle Hernandez
Delicious!
David Pope
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!! 

 

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