
Italian pancakes
This new kind of omelette combines eggs, bocconcini, grilled red peppers and a thin layer of balsamic vinegar in a happy blend to make a tasty, light and easy to prepare meal!




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Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup (175 ml) milk
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) melted butter
- ½ cup (125 ml) flour
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) cornstarch
- Salt and pepper from the mill
- 1 cup (250 ml) Bocconcini pearls
- 1 cup (250 ml) chopped roasted red peppers (homemade or store-bought)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) chopped fresh basil
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) balsamic vinegar
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Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, using a mixer, mix the eggs, milk, butter, flour, cornstarch, salt and pepper.
- Oil a rectangular baking dish and place the dough in it.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until pancake is golden brown.
- Add the bocconcini and peppers and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with basil and drizzle with oil and balsamic vinegar when serving.
To use leftovers:
- Replace the roasted peppers with the same amount of cooked vegetables.
For the adventurers
Notes and tips
Add ½ cup (125 ml) crumbled cooked bacon at the same time as the bocconcini.