Brown Cheese Pancakes with Caramelized Onions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

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Savory pancakes made with Norwegian brown cheese and topped with slow-simmered onions, offering a comforting twist on breakfast classics. This Norwegian-inspired breakfast recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, Norwegian brown cheese, baking powder into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Norwegian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup Norwegian brown cheese
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion

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Instructions

Step 1: Grate 1/4 cup Norwegian brown cheese and set aside. Whisk 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
Step 2: Beat 1 large egg with 1 cup milk in a separate bowl until smooth, then stir into the dry ingredients.
Step 3: Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat; add 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, and cook for 15 minutes until deeply golden and caramelized, stirring occasionally.
Step 4: Pour 1/4 cup of the batter into the skillet for each pancake, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and set.
Step 5: Serve the pancakes topped with caramelized onions and a sprinkle of the reserved grated cheese.