Zucchini Pancakes
This easy zucchini pancakes recipe offers a delicious, easy way to use up a summer garden surplus. Top with sour cream and fresh herbs.
By Yankee Magazine|Sep 15 2021|
Zucchini Pancakes Recipe
Photo Credit: Heath RobbinsThis zucchini pancakes recipe is a great way to serve summer’s most abundant vegetable. They go well with most meats and can even be served as a main course. For added color, replace 1/2 cup of the zucchini with grated carrot. Serve pancakes plain, or top with Greek yogurt or sour cream, plus smoked salmon or prosciutto.
Yield
12 pancakes or 4 servings
Total Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
2 cups grated unpeeled zucchini
1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup grated cheddar or Colby cheese
1 tablespoon thinly sliced scallions (green onions) or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
1 tablespoon cold salted butter
Instructions
Toss zucchini with the salt in a colander and let stand for 10 minutes. Squeeze out any remaining liquid.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Stir in the cheese and scallions, then add eggs, melted butter, and zucchini and mix until well combined.
Melt 1 teaspoon of the cold butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Spoon batter by the tablespoon into the pan, being careful not to overcrowd. Press down lightly with a spatula to flatten. Brown pancakes lightly on each side, about 4 minutes per side, then transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in a 200° oven until serving. Repeat with remaining batter.
I was looking for a recipe I got out of a Yankee years ago. This recipe is *similar* but not exact. The original, as I recall, didn’t have cheddar or colby cheese and did have fresh sage and more parmesan. Those pancakes were to die for! I’ve made them for family, friends, and pot-lucks, and have always gotten rave reviews, even from folks who weren’t terribly fond of zucchini. I can’t wait to unpack (from moving) that old Yankee magazine!
Sound wonderful,am making them tonight as have all ingredients including a new lovely sharp cheddar cheese,love Yankees recipes!
Hi…got an E mail from a friend…he said , “be sure to lock your car doors and windows at this time of year….failing to do so , may result in your car being filled with fresh zucchinis… by both friends , neigbors and strangers , you have been warned !!!