Pizza Pancakes - Fluffy buttermilk pancakes with all the flavors of a classic pizza! Ideal for dinner, these savory pancakes are served with marinara sauce instead of traditional maple syrup! Mix in your favorite pizza toppings to make it your own!
What are pizza pancakes? It is a creative mashup of a classic pizza with fluffy buttermilk pancakes. Imagine savory pancakes infused with the goodness of mozzarella cheese, fresh veggies, and all your favorite pizza toppings.
Unlike traditional pancakes, our pizza pancakes come served with a side of marinara sauce and ideal for dinner.
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Why you'll love it?
- Super flavorful with traditional pizza seasonings
- Fluffy buttermilk pancakes for dinner
- Cooked in olive oil instead of butter
- Served with your favorite pizza sauce instead of maple syrup
- Add in your favorite pizza toppings
Ingredients
Scroll down to the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and amounts.
- Flour - Regular all purpose flour as in all pancakes recipes.
- Leavening - Baking powder provides the necessary lift, while baking soda and buttermilk ensure a fluffy texture in the pizza pancakes.
- Eggs - It play a vital role in creating a soft texture.
- Butter - It is crucial to use room-temperature or softened butter to ensure it mixes seamlessly with the dry flour.
- Cheeses - Classic mozzarella and parmesan cheese
- Buttermilk - Buttermilk imparts a subtle tang.
Pizza mix-ins
Get creative with a blend of your preferred pizza toppings or opt for a simpler approach by omitting them altogether. Here are some recommendations for the savory pizza pancakes recipe -
- Chopped pepperoni
- Olives
- Crumbled sausage
- Diced veggies such as onion, bell peppers or jalapenos
- Pineapple
- Dinced ham
How to make?
You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.
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Serving suggestions
As previously mentioned, these pizza pancakes are ideally accompanied by a flavorful marinara sauce. Personally, I find that a spicy arrabbiata sauce takes the pizza experience to the next level. Serve with a side salad or grilled veggies to make a complete dinner.
Looking for more vegetarian dinner recipes? Check out our collection which includes curry recipes, pasta dishes, tacos and wraps.
Freezing & Reheating
Prepare and allow the pizza pancakes to cool. Place them in a zip lock bag, seal tightly, and store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
When ready to enjoy, thaw them to room temperature. Heat in a medium-hot nonstick skillet without any oil, flipping occasionally until heated through. Serve pizza pancakes alongside marinara sauce for dipping.
Helpful tips
- Olive oil - Do not reduce olive oil. It not only enhances the flavor but also aids in creating a thin, crisp crust on the pizza pancakes.
- Add-ins - Do not add more than ¼ cup of total add-ins.
- Buttermilk – If you are out of buttermilk, then here is a really good method to make your own in a pinch – Mix 1 cup milk and 3 tablespoons of white vinegar or lemon juice. Let it stand for about 10 minutes. Stir before using and measure 1 cup for the recipe.
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Pizza Pancakes
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Wet ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
- 3 tablespoons olive oil for cooking pancakes
- marinara sauce for serving
Optional add ins (Use a total of ¼ cup or less)
- chopped pepperoni
- chopped black olives
- diced green bell pepper
- chopped basil
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Whisk all dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
- Add butter and mix with your fingertips, until it resembles coarse sand.
- In a seperate bowl, mix egg and buttermilk. Pour into the flour mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until mostly combined.
- Stir in both cheeses and any other optional add-ins that you like to add. Tip: Don't use more ¼ cup of mix-ins.
Cook pancakes
- Preheat a medium non-stick pan over medium heat. Once heated, drizzle approximately 1 and ½ tablespoons of olive oil onto the pan. Spoon roughly ¼ cup of batter onto the hot skillet, then gently spread it out with the back of a spoon.
- Cook for about 2 minutes or until the bottom is deep golden brown and tiny bubbles appear on the top. Flip pancakes and cook for addional 1-2 minutes, or golden brown on the bottom.
- Remove the pancakes onto a plate and repeat process to make 4 more pancakes. Serve hot with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
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Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats
Yes!! Pizza and pancakes! My two favorite foods. Totally loving how this is for dinner too!