Savoury pancake recipes

Try a savoury pancake recipe this Shrove Tuesday. Our most popular savoury pancake recipes, including cheesy pancakes with ham, and fluffy buttermilk pancakes with avocado, help can make Pancake Day an all-day celebration.

Savory pancakes aren’t just for Pancake Day, either. Low-budget, quick and easy – they’re the perfect dish to add to your weeknight rotation. Try our pancakes with za’atar fried eggs for an easy supper. Feed the family with creamy chicken and spinach pancakes. Or, take a trip around the globe with Indian pudla, Japanese okonomiyaki and French socca to name a few.

Just after a basic mix? Head to our easy pancakes recipe – and read our guide to making perfect crêpe-style pancakes.

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French onion pancakes

Savoury pancakes

French onion pancakes

Caramelised onions, garlic, thyme and cheddar are stuffed into these flaky pancakes for a wonderful snack recipe from Omar Foster.

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Spinach and ricotta pancakes with crispy ’nduja oil

Savoury pancakes

Spinach and ricotta pancakes with crispy ’nduja oil

Savoury pancakes are where it’s at. Make this Pancake Day the best yet with these vibran ricotta-stuffed spinach pancakes topped with 'nduja.

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Beetroot and brie buckwheat galettes

Beetroot

Beetroot and brie buckwheat galettes

Buckwheat galettes are a northern French stalwart: speedy, deliciously savoury and ready for any filling, like creamy brie and sweet beetroot.

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Italian savoury pancakes (soffiatini)

Pancakes

Italian savoury pancakes (soffiatini)

These Italian savoury pancakes are stuffed with spinach, mozzarella and Parma ham and baked until golden. Prep ahead for an easy dinner.

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Pudla

Indian sides

Pudla

Pudla are crisp Indian pancakes made with chickpea flour. Theese savoury crepes have a real spice kick, thanks to the chill and ginger batter.

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Uttapam egg roast

Healthier pancakes

Uttapam egg roast

Uttapam egg roast is perfect for brunch. The Indian dish combines the goodness of eggs with a fluffy pancake laced with spices.

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Pancakes with za’atar fried eggs

Pancake batter

Pancakes with za’atar fried eggs

Why not top your savoury pancakes with za’atar fried eggs? The spice mix infuses the oil and creates a crunchy sesame seed skirt around the eggs as they cook, making them a perfect topping for pancakes.

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Bacon jam, spinach and ricotta pancakes

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Bacon jam, spinach and ricotta pancakes

These bacon jam pancakes are the perfect balance of sweet-and-savoury, resulting in an explosion of flavour that’s as tasty as it is moreish.

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Buckwheat pancakes

Pancakes

Buckwheat pancakes

Whisk up a batch of golden, crispy buckwheat pancakes with our easy recipe. These traditional Belgian pancakes are filled with cheese.

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Mussel and egg pancake with soy beansprouts

30-minute meals

Mussel and egg pancake with soy beansprouts

Inspired by the Thai street food dish hoi tod, this savoury pancake is packed with flavour and feels fancy thanks to the mussels.

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Buttermilk fried chicken and waffles

Savoury pancakes

Buttermilk fried chicken and waffles

Waffles with buttermilk fried chicken is an American classic. Top golden, fluffy waffles with crispy chicken and drizzle chilli honey on top.

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Galettes florentine

Budget recipes

Galettes florentine

Lacy buckwheat pancakes are baked with spinach, mushrooms and cheese to make breton galettes. A pancake recipe filling enough for dinner.

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Goat’s cheese pancakes

Brunch

Goat’s cheese pancakes

These golden pancakes filled with goats cheese and herbs make a delicious weekend brunch. Serve with smoked salmon and lemon wedges.

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Quick uttapam

Healthier pancakes

Quick uttapam

Chetna Makan shares her quick and easy uttapam recipe. The fluffy Indian pancakes are made with rice and topped with tomato, chilli and herbs.

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Creamy chicken, spinach and pancetta pancakes

Savoury pancakes

Creamy chicken, spinach and pancetta pancakes

Use leftover roast chicken and ready-made pancakes to make these speedy chicken pancakes. It's creamy, cheesy and makes a decadent pancake day treat.

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Fluffy American pancakes with bacon and avocado

Savoury pancakes

Fluffy American pancakes with bacon and avocado

This American buttermilk pancake recipe makes really light, fluffy pancakes. Serve a stack at brunch or whip some up on Shrove Tuesday.

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