German-style cheese & bacon pancakes

10-30 minutes 4 servings 800 kcal or less calcium pancake day pancake filling savoury pancake winter

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Ingredients

200g pack diced smoked bacon lardons

200ml crème fraîche

pinch of ground nutmeg

1 tsp caraway seeds (optional)

4 pre-made large pancakes

2 shallots , finely sliced

50g finely grated gruyère

1 whole cucumber , peeled, halved and sliced

2 tbsp white wine vinegar

2 tbsp chopped fresh dill

Method

Heat grill to high and put the bacon lardons on a baking tray. Grill for around 10 mins until crisp, then set aside. Mix the crème fraîche with the nutmeg and caraway seeds (if using) and season.

Working in batches, place a pancake on a non-stick baking sheet, divide the crème fraîche mixture between the 4 pancakes, then top each pancake with the lardons, shallots and cheese.

Put the pancakes under the grill for 2-3 mins (you will need to do this in batches again) or until the cheese is golden and bubbling. While they cook, mix the cucumber with the vinegar and dill, season, then serve alongside the pancakes.