As a food blogger I’m always challenging myself to come up with or try out new dishes but it’s also nice to be challenged by someone else occasionally. This week I was challenged by Asda to come up with an exciting pancake recipe for Pancake Day (Tuesday 4 March) using their new “mix-o-meter” as a starting point. It tells you exactly the right amount of ingredients for the number of people you want to serve pancakes!
I’ve been aware of layered pancake bakes for some time but had never actually attempted one so now was the moment to come up with my own! I toyed with many ideas but in the end I decided on a Chilli Pancake Stack withthe pancakes flavoured with fresh coriander leaves for an extra kick of flavour. This dish is worth making extra Chilli for which can be frozen and then used in this recipe at a later date. The pancakes can also be make in advance and frozen for a really easy dish that can be assembled in minutes at the last minute!
Once my family spotted my Chilli Pancake Stack they hovered round like baying wolves. Not great for the concentration when you’re trying to take photos so they were all banished until I was ready to serve! I didn’t have to ask them what they thought of this dish as the compliments came thick and fast. “This is better than Chilli con Carne” and “you can make this again” were just 2 of the comments. It was indeed lush served with a dollop of sour cream and a mixed salad with some all important avocado. So I’d like to thank Asda for pushing me to come up with a dish that I’ll be making again and again because if my family are happy, I’m happy!
- For the Pancakes:
- 125g Plain flour
- 2 large free-range eggs
- 350ml Semi-skimmed milk
- 2 tbsp Sunflower oil
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp Coriander leaves, chopped
- Filling:
- 12 heaped tbsp Beef Chilli
- Topping:
- 80g Cheddar cheese, grated
- 6 Green jalapeno slices (from a jar)
- To make the batter sieve the flour, make a well in the centre, add the eggs, salt and a little milk and whisk to make a thick batter slowly incorporating the flour from the side.
- Whisk in the rest of the milk and 1 tbsp of the oil.
- Allow to stand for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile grease a 24cm spring form cake tin and get a non-stick frying pan ready of the same size. (If you don’t have this size use a smaller tin and pan of equal size and just make more pancakes for a higher stack).
- Once the pancake mixture has rested mix in the chopped coriander.
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Pour the remaining tbsp of oil into frying pan, heat up and pour off excess into a small jug.
- Pour enough mixture into pan to coat it and cook over a high heat for about 10 seconds easing the edges with a silicone flipper.
- Turn the pancake and cook for a further 5 seconds.
- Slide pancake onto a plate and repeat process until all the batter is used. You will probably get 6 pancakes but only need 5 (it’s good to have a margin of error)!
- Once the pancakes are all made place one in the greased baking tin and spread 3 heaped tbsp of beef chilli on top.
- Repeat with the next three pancakes and then finish the fifth pancake with a layer of grated cheddar and decorate with jalapeno slices.
- Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes until the cheese has melted.
- To serve, release the sides of the tin and slide onto a serving dish.
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a mixed salad.
Disclosure: I was commissioned by Asda to develop a recipe and was reimbursed for my expenses and time. Asda will be picking their favourite recipe to win a prize from Morphy Richards. The recipe and opinions remain my own.
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Amy Fidler
10/05/2017 at 7:58 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Love this idea xx
Camilla
10/05/2017 at 2:29 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
It’s so good:-)
Martina Evans
28/12/2015 at 2:55 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Fantastic idea, the end result looks fab. Would love to make my own. Thanks for the recipe!
Camilla
28/12/2015 at 12:12 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Martina, it’s so good:-)
Liquorice
18/10/2015 at 7:09 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Sounds amazing, all my favourites in one!
Camilla
18/10/2015 at 11:50 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks it really is fab:-)
Jane Davies
30/04/2015 at 11:27 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Looks fab, as lovers of chilli in our house we will have to try this one !
Camilla
01/05/2015 at 9:35 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I’m sure they’ll love it Jane – mine couldn’t get enough of it!
Susan Hall
30/03/2015 at 1:31 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Mmmm chilli
kathderoet
20/01/2015 at 12:19 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
These look delicious, my stomach is actually rumbling in response!
Camilla
20/01/2015 at 4:16 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you, it was delicious:-)
Paul Wilson
08/01/2015 at 12:46 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Shrove Tuesday is early this year – February 17th.
Camilla
08/01/2015 at 10:45 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Is that early? I suppose it must be!
Anne Dalzell
19/10/2014 at 1:48 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I went to the pancake recipes to get some ideas for what to do for brunch but these chilli pancakes look super and will do for dinner tomorrow night.
Abigail Cullen
06/10/2014 at 1:35 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
What s great recipe, love the layers that have been added to this pancake, looks fab!
Camilla
08/10/2014 at 5:05 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks, it is super:-)
William Gould
05/10/2014 at 9:08 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
We regularly have our Chilli with pasta shells, never thought of pancakes!
Florence Cross
29/08/2014 at 11:41 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
2 of my favourite foods – what a fabulous combination.
Camilla
29/08/2014 at 5:33 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks it is fab:-)
Geoff Clark
02/08/2014 at 11:33 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
mmm.. this looks deliciously different
Ursula Hunt
22/07/2014 at 9:49 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
very tasty
Carys Jones
29/06/2014 at 11:16 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Great idea, I’d swap out for Quorn mince to make it vegetarian.
Camilla
29/06/2014 at 10:45 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Good idea:-)
Carolyn Clapham
16/06/2014 at 7:33 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
What a great idea!!!
Camilla
16/06/2014 at 2:55 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you, it worked so well:-)
Felicity Kelly
10/06/2014 at 6:20 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
That looks delicious!
Camilla
10/06/2014 at 11:48 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you, it’s was soo good:-)
Louise Smith
29/03/2014 at 8:57 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This sounds and looks delicious
Fish fingers for tea
10/03/2014 at 6:56 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Love this idea Camilla! It’s definitely something that Rich and Izzy would enjoy.
Camilla
11/03/2014 at 8:22 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Sian – I’m sure they would too:-)
Ursula Hunt
10/03/2014 at 12:03 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Great mid week supper recipe
Paul Wilson
06/03/2014 at 2:58 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
73 pancakes an hour! I had about four and I was stuffed.
Corina
05/03/2014 at 1:27 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This looks incredible. I will definitely be putting it on my meal plan for next week!
Camilla
05/03/2014 at 2:12 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Brilliant, I’m sure you’ll love it:-)
Paul Wilson
05/03/2014 at 12:16 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
I made something very similar earlier, except using pancake parcels, rather than a stack.
Herbert Appleby
04/03/2014 at 11:50 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
what an awesome dish so original tis amazing
Camilla
05/03/2014 at 2:14 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thank you so much:-)
Karen
03/03/2014 at 7:53 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Well we were both on the same track here Camilla, chillies!!! Your stack looks absolutely divine and that would suit us as a special savoury meal for pancake day! Fab! Karen
Camilla
03/03/2014 at 10:22 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Karen, it certainly will give pancake day a kick and is on my regular make list now:-)
Ursula Hunt
03/03/2014 at 3:29 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Great to have for the savoury version on Shrove Tuesday
Camilla
03/03/2014 at 10:26 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks:-)
Suzanne Jackson
03/03/2014 at 12:01 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This looks amazing, love jalapenos!
Camilla
03/03/2014 at 10:28 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
They do add a lovely kick:-)
Heather Haigh
03/03/2014 at 6:38 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Love cilli. Love pancakes. Reckon this will be a winner. 🙂
Camilla
03/03/2014 at 8:38 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
You reckon right:-)
Tracy Nixon
03/03/2014 at 6:10 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Another great pancake day recipe to warm our cockles! Thank you!
auntygeek
02/03/2014 at 7:27 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Wow, some awesome pancake facts there. Good to know before the big day!
Laura@howtocookgoodfood
02/03/2014 at 10:53 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Totally yummy Camilla, I do enjoy seeing how varied and creative everyone is with their pancake recipes!
Camilla
02/03/2014 at 12:14 pm (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Laura! It is amazing how versatile the humble pancake is:-)
Andrew Petrie
02/03/2014 at 9:08 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
This looks very similar to one we regularly enjoy at home which we serve with a generous portion of fresh double cream.
Camilla
02/03/2014 at 10:11 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
That’s interesting, I’ve not heard of double cream being served with a savoury dish before!
Janice
02/03/2014 at 9:07 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Ha ha, love the baying wolves circling round the pancake stack! It looks very tasty and a really original way to serve pancakes.
Camilla
02/03/2014 at 10:13 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Thanks Janice, it was so late that unusually they came looking for their dinner, normally I have to spend half an hour calling them from their rooms LOL!
Julie's Family Kitchen
02/03/2014 at 9:03 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Love this. When I make my chilli con carne I always have leftovers, this would be a great way of making it go further. Thanks for sharing.
Camilla
02/03/2014 at 10:13 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Exactly, it’s worth making a double portion for:-)
Maya Russell
02/03/2014 at 8:48 am (UTC 1) Link to this comment
Wow! That’s for sharing, for sure.
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