Got to Be NC
Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Red and Blue Pancakes with cream cheese

These are great to freeze and reheat during the week.  Just freeze them in a single layer for about 30 minutes and transfer to a freezer bag.  Then warm the pancakes in the toaster or toaster oven.  Or heat at 350 degrees covered with foil about 10 minutes.

Servings: 4
Cook Time: Prep Time: 30 minutes; Total Time: 30 minutes
Meal Type: Entree
NC Ingredients: Strawberries, Blueberries

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Ingredients

Strawberry Spread:
1
pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
3/4
cup whipped topping
1-¼ cup fresh NC strawberries (reserve ¼ cup for topping)
Pancakes:
2
cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1/4
cups packed brown sugar
1
tablespoon baking powder
1
teaspoon salt
1/2
teaspoon ground cinnamon
2
cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2
cups milk
2
large eggs
1/4
cup vegetable oil, plus more for skillet
1
¼ cup fresh NC blueberries (reserve ¼ cup for topping)

Directions

Strawberry Spread:

For strawberry spread, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and whipped topping until smooth.  Fold in 1-cup strawberries chopped.

Pancakes:

In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and 1 cup oats and pulse a few times to coarsely grind oats.  In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and oil.  Add dry ingredients and 1-cup oats and whisk just until moistened.  Fold in 1-cup blueberries.

Heat a large skillet (nonstick or cast-iron) or griddle over medium.  Lightly oil skillet.  Pour batter by ¼ cupful’s until a few bubbles have burst, 4 to 5 minutes.  Flip pancakes and cook until browned on undersides, 4 to 5 minutes or more.  Repeat with more oil and batter.

Spread strawberry mixture between pancakes.  Top with warm syrup; sprinkle with additional blueberries and strawberries.

 
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Recipes found on this page are from Got to Be NC members, staff, industry partners and Stove Side Chats. Stove Side Chats is Got to Be NC’s cooking show hosted by restaurant marketing specialist Chad Blackwelder. This series invites chefs and home cooks from around the state to teach you how to cook with in-season North Carolina deliciousness.