Chestnut Pancakes with Bacon and Crème Fraîche

Name: Chestnut Pancakes with Bacon and Crème Fraîche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped; ¾ cup milk; 2 whole large eggs; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1½ cups steamed chestnuts; ½ cup créme fraîche; 2 tablespoons chives

Savory-sweet pancakes made with chopped chestnuts and crispy bacon, served with a dollop of crème fraîche and your choice of chives or maple syrup for a luxurious breakfast or brunch dish.

4 servings

35 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
•¾ cup milk
•2 whole large eggs
•2 teaspoons baking powder
•½ teaspoon salt
•1½ cups steamed chestnuts
•½ cup créme fraîche
•2 tablespoons chives

Cooking Instructions

1.
Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Transfer 2 tablespoons bacon drippings to blender; add milk and next 3 ingredients, then 1 cup chestnuts. Blend until batter is smooth. Pour batter into bowl; stir in remaining 1/2 cup chestnuts.
15 min
2.
Pour remaining drippings into small bowl. Brush same skillet with some drippings; heat over medium heat. Drop in batter by rounded tablespoonfuls. Cook pancakes until brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plates. Top with créme fraîche and bacon, then chives or maple syrup.
20 min