Dinner Pancakes with Chilli Butter

If the phrase Dinner Pancakes with Chilli Butter makes you do a double-take (breakfast… for dinner?), you’re my kind of person. Because some nights you want comfort food, but you also want it to feel fun—like you didn’t just throw something together between homework help and that last “quick email” that turned into a novel.

These savory pancakes are fluffy, cheesy, and studded with spicy little chorizo nuggets. Then you add chilli butter (hello, flavor) and a sweet drizzle of golden syrup (trust me—sweet + salty is the whole point). It’s the kind of dinner that makes everyone wander into the kitchen asking, “What smells so good?” and suddenly you’re a domestic wizard.

Why You’ll Love Dinner Pancakes with Chilli Butter

• Breakfast vibes, dinner energy. It’s playful, filling, and way more exciting than another sad desk salad.
• Fast, batch-friendly cooking. You’ll make a stack, keep them warm, and feel like a short-order hero.
• Big flavor without fancy skills. If you can stir batter and flip a pancake, you can absolutely crush this.
• Picky-eater approved (with tweaks). You can tone down the heat, swap fillings, or let everyone build their own stack like a pancake bar.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Pancake Batter

• 1 x 15 cm (6-inch) length chorizo, chopped into small chunks
• 210 g (1 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder (yes, tablespoon—this is what makes them fluffy)
• Pinch of salt
• 1 large egg
• 300 ml (1 1/4 cups) milk (full-fat or 2% is great)
• 8 spring onions (scallions), finely chopped
• 1 tsp unsalted butter (for the pan)
• 50 g (1/2 cup) grated cheddar cheese

Chilli Butter

• 4 tbsp (60 g) salted butter, slightly softened
• 1 green chilli, finely chopped (jalapeño is perfect)

Fillings/Toppings

• 8 strips streaky bacon, fried and chopped into small pieces
• 4 tbsp golden syrup

How to Make Dinner Pancakes with Chilli Butter (Step-by-Step)

1) Warm your oven (your pancakes deserve a cozy spa)

Preheat your oven to a very low temperature—just enough to keep cooked pancakes warm while you finish the batch. (This is the secret to serving everyone at once instead of one pancake at a time like a pancake delivery service.)

2) Crisp up the chorizo

Place your chopped chorizo in a frying pan over high heat. Cook for 1–2 minutes until it starts to release its oils and gets a little browned.

Transfer it to a plate and try not to “taste test” half of it. (No judgment if you do. I have done worse in the name of quality control.)

3) Mix the batter (lumps are allowed here!)

In a large bowl, add:

• flour
• baking powder
• salt
• egg

Start mixing with a whisk or fork while you slowly pour in the milk. Go gradually so the batter stays smooth-ish.

You want a thick pancake batter. And here’s the good news: don’t overmix. If it’s a little lumpy, that’s totally fine. Overmixing makes pancakes tough, and we want fluffy, tender, “how is this dinner?” pancakes.

Stir in 3/4 of the chopped spring onions and set the rest aside for topping.

4) Make your chilli butter (tiny bowl, huge payoff)

In a small bowl, mash together:

• softened salted butter
• chopped green chilli

Mix until the chilli is evenly scattered through the butter like little spicy confetti.

Pop it in the fridge to firm up, or leave it at room temp if you want it extra melty when it hits the hot pancakes.

5) Cook the pancakes in batches

Heat a large non-stick frying pan or griddle over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp unsalted butter and brush/swirl it around to coat the surface.

Scoop batter into the pan—about 1/4 cup (4 tbsp) per pancake.

Cook for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, until you see bubbles on top. That’s your flip signal.

Now sprinkle the top of each pancake with:

• some cooked chorizo
• a little cheddar cheese

Flip carefully and cook the other side for another 1–2 minutes, until cooked through and golden.

This recipe makes about 12 pancakes, so you’ll likely cook in batches. As each batch finishes, place pancakes on a tray in the warm oven.

6) Stack and top like you mean it

Once all pancakes are cooked, stack them up and add:

• crispy bacon pieces
• the reserved spring onions
• a spoonful of chilli butter
• a generous drizzle of golden syrup

And yes—golden syrup. It sounds like dessert behavior, but it works because chorizo + cheddar + bacon need a sweet partner to balance all that savory swagger.

Tips to Make These Pancakes Even Better

• Keep the batter thick. If it feels runny, your pancakes won’t hold the chorizo and cheese as well. Thick batter = fluffy, sturdy pancakes.
• Don’t press down after flipping. It’s tempting, but pressing squeezes out the air and makes them dense. Let them rise and live their best life.
• Cook bacon first, then chorizo. If you want fewer dishes, cook bacon, remove it, then do chorizo in the same pan. (Hello, extra flavor.)
• Not into heat? Use a mild green chili or remove the seeds. Or make half the butter plain—because families are full of opinions.
• Cheddar swap ideas: Pepper Jack for extra kick, mozzarella for melty mildness, or smoked cheddar if you’re feeling fancy on a Tuesday.

A Little Story From My Kitchen

The first time I made Dinner Pancakes with Chilli Butter, I thought, “This is either genius… or my family will look at me like I lost my mind.”

They smelled the chorizo frying and suddenly everyone was “just checking what’s happening in here.” Then the pancakes started stacking, the cheese melted, and I added that sweet syrup drizzle.

Let’s just say: nobody asked where the vegetables were. And in my house, that counts as a peaceful culinary victory.

FAQs About Dinner Pancakes with Chilli Butter

Make Tonight More Fun With Dinner Pancakes

Some dinners are responsible. Others are memorable. Dinner Pancakes with Chilli Butter are the kind you make when you want everyone to smile at the table—and when you want a recipe that feels cozy, a little cheeky, and ridiculously satisfying.

So grab that whisk, let the chorizo sizzle, and make a stack. Your kitchen is about to smell like comfort food heaven—and Dinner Pancakes with Chilli Butter might just become your new “we need a win today” dinner.

Keep the Dinner Magic Going (More Easy Ideas)

If you loved these Dinner Pancakes with Chilli Butter, here are a few cozy, flavor-packed recipes that pair perfectly with this kind of fun weeknight vibe (think: bold, comforting, and totally doable even when your day has been a lot):

• If you’re in the mood for more buttery, craveable goodness, try Cowboy Butter Garlic Chicken Tortellini—it’s rich, saucy, and tastes like a hug in a bowl.
• Want another quick, cheesy bake that feels like “dinner solved”? You’ll love Bruschetta Chicken Bake—juicy chicken, melty cheese, and that bright tomato flavor that makes everything feel fresh.
• Craving something warm and comforting for a chilly night (or one of those “I’m tired but still hungry” evenings)? Make a pot of Creamy Lemon Orzo Chicken Soup—it’s cozy, creamy, and surprisingly light.
• And if you want a fun, handheld dinner that brings the same sweet-spicy energy as this recipe, check out Hot Honey BBQ Chicken Quesadillas—crispy edges, melty middle, and a little kick that keeps things exciting.

And if you make these Dinner Pancakes with Chilli Butter, I’d love to hear how it went—please leave a quick review and tap your star rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ so other readers know it’s a winner!

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