Havarti Stuffed Spinach Pancakes

This mouthwatering marvel that is Havarti Stuffed Spinach Pancakes will pep up your spring menu. It’s also a lovely dish to serve for a Mother’s Day celebration.

Tender spinach pancakes, fluffy and golden, generously stuffed with a creamy blend of peas, tangy red onions, and melted Havarti cheese.  Now, let’s take a moment to appreciate Havarti cheese. Picture this: smooth, creamy, with just the right amount of tanginess to make your taste buds do a happy dance. It’s like the cool cousin of cheese, always ready to elevate any dish with its irresistible flavor. Buttery Havarti also has sweet and acidic notes as well.

Once these tasty bundles are snugly rolled up and nestled in a baking dish, it’s time to up the game. A luscious cheese sauce is crafted from a blend of milk, and heavy cream. More melted Havarti cheese is poured over the top. Then, into the oven, they go, to create a warm, comforting dish with spring flavors.

You can switch out the cheese for mild cheddar or muenster. Add some fresh kale or arugula to the pancake mix. For the filling, add or substitute favorite vegetables or whatever you have in your fridge.

Perfect for any occasion:

Once out of the oven, these Havarti Stuffed Spinach Pancakes emerge piping hot, oozing with cheesy goodness and boasting a golden crust that’s downright irresistible. It’s the kind of dish perfect for any occasion – whether you’re hosting a fancy brunch with friends, enjoying a cozy dinner for two, or simply treating yourself to a well-deserved lunch.

Elevate your spring menu and get ready to indulge in this cheesy goodness. Trust me, your taste buds will thank you!

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Havarti Stuffed Spinach Pancakes

Course Brunch, Dinner, Lunch

Keyword cheese stuffed pancakes, Havarti stuffed pancakes, savory pancakes, spinach pancakes, stuffed spinach pancakes, vegetarian recipes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Servings 4

Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

Pancakes:

• 2 cups finely chopped fresh spinach leaves
• 1 +1/4 cups flour
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup seltzer
• Kosher salt & freshly ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Filling:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups peas
• 1 red onion
• 4 oz Havarti Cheese shredded
• 2 tbsp sour cream

Sauce:

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/4 cup cream
• 3/4 cup milk
• 4 oz Havarti Cheese shredded

Instructions

Make the pancakes:

1. Mix the spinach with the flour, eggs, milk, and sparkling water.
2. Season with salt & pepper.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet.
4. Divide the batter into 4 portions. I used a kitchen scale to divide the batter The pancakes came out to 6 oz each.
5. Pour into the hot oiled skillet. use a spatula to smooth the pancake out into a large round shape.
6. Fry until golden brown. when the first side bubbles, it’s time to flip them over.
7. Lay the pancakes out on a work surface.

Make the Filling:

1. Grease a small baking dish.
2. heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in the skillet.
3. Peel and dice the onion.
4. Saute the onion in the pan until transparent.
5. Mix in the peas.
6. Add Half of the cheese and sour cream.
7. Cook stirring until the cheese is melted.
8. Evenly spread the pancakes with the cheese cream
9. Roll up tightly and place in the baking dish.

Sauce:

1. Preheat the oven to 325F.
2. Heat the butter in the pan.
3. Mix in the flour.
4. Deglaze the pan with the cream and milk.
5. Melt in the remaining cheese.
6. Spread the mixture over the top of the pancakes.
7. Bake for 20 minutes.
8. Let cool for 10 minutes in the dish before Serving.

Like these Havarti Stuffed Spinach Pancakes? Also, check out some of these other recipes:

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