CHESTNUT PANCAKES W/ BACON & CREME FRAICHE

By BobD

Ingredients

• 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped jarred steamed chestnuts (7 to 8 ounces), divided
• Créme fraîche or sour cream
• Chopped chives or maple syrup

Details

Servings 24

Preparation

Step 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.

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.

Makes about 24 pancakes.