Savory Cheese Blintzes

Savory Cheese Blintzes are thin, delicate pancakes filled with a creamy cheese mixture, perfectly crisped to golden perfection. This delightful dish, often enjoyed for breakfast, combines rich flavors and textures for a satisfying start to your day.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 1 cup (125g)
• Milk - 1 cup (240ml)
• Eggs - 2 large
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Butter - 2 tablespoons (30g), melted
• Ricotta cheese - 1/2 cup (120g)
• Cream cheese - 1/4 cup (60g), softened
• Chives - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - for frying

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, eggs, and salt until smooth to create a batter. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
2. In another bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, cream cheese, chopped chives, and black pepper until well combined.
3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a small amount of olive oil.
4. Pour a ladleful of batter into the skillet, swirling it to create a thin layer. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the edges lift and the bottom is lightly browned. Flip and cook for an additional minute. Repeat until all batter is used.
5. Place each cooked blintz on a plate and add a spoonful of the cheese filling to one edge. Roll the blintz tightly, folding in the sides as you go.
6. In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil and place the filled blintzes seam-side down. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
7. Serve warm, optionally garnished with additional chives.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 38 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of protein from the cheese.
• Contains essential vitamins and minerals, such as calcium from dairy.

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