Christmas griddle cakes, also known as pancakes, are a popular breakfast food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of toppings, from butter and syrup to fruit and whipped cream. Griddle cakes are also a great way to use up leftover holiday ingredients, such as mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, or pumpkin. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy breakfast or a special treat for a holiday brunch, christmas griddle cakes are a great option.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GRIDDLE CAKES
Over time I had developed a vague impression that griddle cakes (as opposed to pancakes) was made with cornmeal. I don't know if that is an accurate definition or not, but these are the griddle cakes that I came up with when I tried to make some. They are very good served with syrup or honey.
Provided by MsLizze
Categories Breakfast
Time 30m
Yield 10 cakes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Lightly grease a heavy nonstick pan (i.e. spray with non-stick cooking spray), and start heating it at medium-high heat.
- Sift together the dry ingredients in one bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, milk, and butter.
- Now combine the dry and wet ingredients together, stirring just enough to moisten the dry ingredients. Do not worry about getting rid of all of the lumps. (It is important to combine the dry and wet ingredients separately, and then combine them together to reduce the amount of time that the gluten in the flour has to toughen up.).
- Pour the batter onto the hot pan in about 4" circles.
- Flip the cakes when they get bubbly on the one side.
- Continue cooking until the bottom browns. I usually peek by pulling up the edge with a spatula.
- If the griddle cakes are cooking too fast, reduce the heat.
- Never flip the griddle cakes more than once as this will make them heavy.
- Serve the griddle cakes immediately even if this means that people have to eat at different times because there are not enough to go around when the first batch comes off of the griddles.
JOHNNY GRIDDLE CAKES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
- Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk together the milk, honey and egg yolks together in another medium bowl until combined. Whisk the egg whites in another medium bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Gently fold in the egg whites, and then 2 tablespoons of the melted butter. Mix until the batter is just smooth and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Heat a large nonstick saute pan, cast-iron pan or griddle over medium-high heat. Brush the pan with some of the remaining melted butter. Spoon 2 heaping tablespoons of the batter onto the pan for each johnny griddle cake. Spread the batter slightly just to even out the top using a small offset spatula. Cook until lightly golden brown on each side, about 1 minute 30 seconds per side. Transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven until ready to serve.
GRAHAM GRIDDLE CAKES
I've been making these for years. They are very tasty and have a great nutty flavor.
Provided by kimmah
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Pancake Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and pecans (if desired). In a separate bowl, stir together milk, butter and egg. Add to the flour mixture and stir well.
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown on both sides and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.1 g, Cholesterol 44.4 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 380.1 mg, Sugar 10 g
RAISED GRIDDLE CAKES
This is a very old-fashioned version of cornmeal pancakes which rise overnight. It came to our family via my great grandmother and dates back to the mid 1870s. The cornmeal gives these pancakes a tiny hint of fried mush, a splendid treat that exceeds my patience to make.
Provided by TBURRISS
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Pancake Recipes Whole Grain Pancake Recipes
Time P1DT48m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together the cornmeal and boiling water. Let soak for about 15 minutes. While still warm but not hot, stir in the flour, sugar, milk and yeast. Cover, and let rise overnight in the refrigerator.
- In the morning, mix in the eggs, baking powder and salt. If the batter seems too thin, add more cornmeal to thicken it up. If desired, set aside a cupful of batter for the next morning's batch of griddle cakes (see Cook's Note).
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium heat. Spoon pancakes onto the hot griddle, and cook until browned on each side. Serve at once with butter and syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.4 calories, Carbohydrate 54.1 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 470.9 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
BLUEBERRY GRIDDLE CAKES
I got a griddle for Christmas last year and rarely use it. But when I found this recipe, I found a great reason to get it out and use it.
Provided by Redneck Epicurean
Categories Breakfast
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In medium mixing bowl, combine Bisquick, egg, and milk; until mixed.
- Add 1 cup fruit filling; fold in gently with spatula.
- Heat the griddle and spray with non-stick spray. Spoon 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake onto the griddle. Cook on both sides until golden brown. Repeat until all batter is used.
- To serve, top with remaining fruit filling and sifted powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.5, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 57.7, Sodium 433.1, Carbohydrate 88.6, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 61.7, Protein 5.6
CHRISTMAS GRIDDLE CAKES
This takes the cinnamon cake one step further and is the perfect Christmas-morning breakfast. You'll find using a pre-made mix makes it even easier.
Provided by Linda
Categories Pancakes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Stir pancake mix, pumpkin puree, water, white chocolate chips, pecans, and cinnamon together in a large bowl until just incorporated, adding more water as needed.
- Drop batter by 1/2 cup scoops onto the griddle and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, 2 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 2 to 4 minutes; repeat with remaining batter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 740.6 calories, Carbohydrate 126.3 g, Cholesterol 4.8 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 2216 mg, Sugar 16.8 g
GRIDDLE CORN CAKES
"This is a downsized version of a recipe that belonged to my husband's mother and has been in their family for 80 years," shares Myrna Gerson of Staten Island, New York. "My husband and I got married 30 years ago, and I've been making these griddle cakes ever since."
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Combine the egg, corn, milk and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot nonstick griddle. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 792mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.
OREGON GRIDDLE CAKES
Provided by Jan Gassner
Categories Dairy Egg Breakfast Brunch Kid-Friendly Pan-Fry Bon Appétit Oregon Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes about 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Stir first 4 ingredients in large bowl. Whisk milk, melted butter and eggs in medium bowl. Add to dry ingredients and whisk until blended but small lumps remain. Let stand 30 minutes.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Drop batter by scant 1/4 cupfuls into skillet. Cook pancakes until bottoms are golden brown and bubbles form on top, about 2 minutes. Turn and cook until bottoms are golden brown, about 1 minute. Transfer to platter. Tent griddle cakes with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter, adding more butter to skillet as necessary.
- Serve pancakes hot with raspberry jam and maple syrup.
CHRISTMAS GRIDDLE CAKES
This takes the cinnamon cake one step further and is the perfect Christmas-morning breakfast. You'll find using a pre-made mix makes it even easier.
Provided by Linda
Categories Pancakes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Stir pancake mix, pumpkin puree, water, white chocolate chips, pecans, and cinnamon together in a large bowl until just incorporated, adding more water as needed.
- Drop batter by 1/2 cup scoops onto the griddle and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, 2 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 2 to 4 minutes; repeat with remaining batter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 740.6 calories, Carbohydrate 126.3 g, Cholesterol 4.8 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 2216 mg, Sugar 16.8 g
CHRISTMAS GRIDDLE CAKES
This takes the cinnamon cake one step further and is the perfect Christmas-morning breakfast. You'll find using a pre-made mix makes it even easier.
Provided by Linda
Categories Pancakes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat a lightly oiled griddle to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Stir pancake mix, pumpkin puree, water, white chocolate chips, pecans, and cinnamon together in a large bowl until just incorporated, adding more water as needed.
- Drop batter by 1/2 cup scoops onto the griddle and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry, 2 to 4 minutes. Flip and cook until browned on the other side, 2 to 4 minutes; repeat with remaining batter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 740.6 calories, Carbohydrate 126.3 g, Cholesterol 4.8 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 2216 mg, Sugar 16.8 g
Tips:
- Use good quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your griddle cakes. Use real butter, pure vanilla extract, and fresh eggs.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make your griddle cakes tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Let the batter rest: Letting the batter rest for a few minutes before cooking will help it thicken and produce fluffier griddle cakes.
- Cook the griddle cakes over medium heat: Cooking the griddle cakes over medium heat will help them cook evenly without burning the outside.
- Flip the griddle cakes only once: Flipping the griddle cakes too often will make them dry and tough. Flip them only once, when the edges are dry and bubbles start to form on the surface.
- Serve the griddle cakes immediately: Griddle cakes are best served hot off the griddle. Top them with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, fruit, or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
Griddle cakes are a delicious and versatile breakfast food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect griddle cakes at home. Experiment with different toppings and flavors to find your favorite way to enjoy these classic cakes.
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