Chestnut Pancakes with Bacon and Crème Fraîche

Savory-sweet pancakes made with chopped chestnuts and crispy bacon, served with a dollop of crème fraîche and your choice of chives or maple syrup for a luxurious breakfast or brunch dish.

4 servings
35 min

Ingredients

  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 2 whole large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • cups steamed chestnuts
  • ½ cup créme fraîche
  • 2 tablespoons chives

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Transfer 2 tablespoons bacon drippings to blender; add milk and next 3 ingredients, then 1 cup chestnuts. Blend until batter is smooth. Pour batter into bowl; stir in remaining 1/2 cup chestnuts.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Pour remaining drippings into small bowl. Brush same skillet with some drippings; heat over medium heat. Drop in batter by rounded tablespoonfuls. Cook pancakes until brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plates. Top with créme fraîche and bacon, then chives or maple syrup.

    20 min

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