Cheddar Cheese Pancakes

Yield: 8 to 10 pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• Applesauce, warmed (optional)

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
2. Combine the egg, milk, oil and vanilla extract; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
3. Stir in cheese.
4. Pour batter by 1/4 cupsful onto a lightly greased hot griddle; turn when bubbles form on top of pancakes.
5. Cook until second side is golden brown.
6. Serve with applesauce if desired.