Savory Spinach Pancakes

Savory spinach pancakes are a great way to start the morning or enjoy breakfast for dinner with your family.

I received free samples of Cabot Cheese mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Cabot Cheese and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.

Why savory spinach pancakes?

Spinach is such a versatile leafy green. It is one of the staples I always have on hand. You can do so much with it, such as toss it into soup, blend it into a smoothie, make a salad out of it or add it to your lasagna, just to name a few.

At breakfast one of my favorite ways to enjoy spinach is at breakfast. Whether that be in an egg scramble, breakfast quesadilla or green smoothie, it’s easy to sneak some green into breakfast with the help of spinach.

I’ve found a new way for my family and I to enjoy spinach in the morning, although this would make a delicious breakfast for dinner, too – savory spinach pancakes! 

Now don’t get these confused with my green pancakes, which also use spinach – but are more on the sweet side of things and blend everything together. I wanted savory spinach pancakes this time and there is no blender required.

The savory secret is in the cheese

Though I love spinach, the secret ingredient in these pancakes it not green at all. It’s actually cheese! And not just any cheese – Cabot cheddar cheese! Cabot cheese is one of my absolute favorites for many reasons.

First off, Cabot is a cooperative owned by 800 farm families throughout New England & New York and 100% of profits go back to the farmers. I love supporting farm families, as they are the ones working to help feed America.

Second, all of Cabot cheddars are 100% naturally lactose-free, naturally aged, and naturally gluten-free. You know you are getting the best of the best when purchasing Cabot cheddar. It really does make all the difference in these savory pancakes!

In addition to a full line of cheeses, Cabot also makes Greek yogurt, sour cream, cottage cheese, butter and whey protein.

How to make this recipe

As I mentioned previously, no blender is required for these spinach pancakes. We are using chopped spinach instead of pureeing everything together.

I use white whole wheat flour, which still gives you all the benefits of whole grains while yielding a lighter texture than traditional whole wheat flour. Whisk all the dry ingredients together, then stir in the liquid ingredients.

Lastly, fold in the chopped spinach and Cabot Vermont sharp cheddar cheese. Now you’re ready to get cooking!

Pour about 1/4 cup batter onto a preheated griddle or skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden on both sides. 

Are savory spinach pancakes healthy?

These pancakes are not only packed with cheesy goodness, they pack a nutritional punch, too. Each serving is 2 pancakes and boasts 12.5 grams of protein, nearly 5 grams of fiber, 30% of your daily calcium needs, 24% of your daily vitamin A needs and 11% of your daily iron needs.

Besides being healthy for your body, these pancakes are healthy for your wallet, too. This is a budget friendly meal made with kitchen staples you probably already have in your house.

Top these cheesy spinach pancakes with a dollop of Cabot sour cream, salsa, sriracha, or whatever your heart desires! My family likes to serve these with a side of eggs to complete our meal, but a slice of bacon or sausage would go great with it, too.

Another delicious side to these pancakes would be baked salmon – yum! So many ways to enjoy them for any meal of the day.

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