HAM & CHEESE PANCAKES w. CINNAMON APPLE SYRUP

HAM & CHEESE PANCAKES w. CINNAMON APPLE SYRUP



1 ½ C. ham, diced
1 C. shredded Gruyere cheese
2 C. flour
½ tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. coconut palm sugar
½ C. sour cream
2 C. milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
4 Tbsp. melted butter, divided
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored & diced
1 C. pure maple syrup
1/4 tsp. cinnamon



1. In a large bowl mix together the ham, shredded cheese, flour, salt, baking powder and sugar.
2. In a separate bowl whisk together the sour cream, milk and eggs.
3. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stir until just blended then stir in 2 tablespoons melted butter.
4. Preheat a skillet or griddle to medium heat and brush with butter or coconut oil.
5. Pour 1/3 C. batter on the skillet for each pancake and cook for 2-4 minutes per side or until pancakes are golden brown.
6. Meanwhile, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter in a small pot over medium heat and saute the diced apple until soft, stir in the maple syrup and cinnamon, cook on low for 5 minutes.
7. Serve the ham and cheese pancakes with the apple cinnamon syrup.