21 Creative Savory Pancake Recipes Worth Trying

Pancakes aren't just for syrup anymore! This 21 recipe collection is all about savory pancakes - delicious, fluffy wonders packed with flavor.

These recipes go way beyond just your average batter. Imagine mashed potato pancakes filled with mushrooms, or light and flavorful zucchini pancakes with a dollop of tangy yogurt. The possibilities are endless!

Moong Dal Chilla

Moong Dal Chilla is a delicious protein-packed Indian breakfast made with yellow moong dal along with simple spices and herbs, including chilies and onions. These savory lentil pancakes are nutritious, vegan and gluten-free. Moong Dal Chilla

Stuffed Potato Pancakes

When you don’t feel like spending hours cooking, these Potato Pancakes are just the answer. Crisp and golden, these easy savory pancakes are made from mashed potatoes and a few delicious additions. They're good for breakfast, side dish, or even dinner. Potato Pancakes

Swiss Potato Rosti with Parmesan Cheese

Call it a giant potato pancake, latkes or potato pie, one thing is for sure. This Swiss rosti is the potato side dish taken up a notch. Grated potatoes are mixed with shredded Parmesan cheese and fresh thyme and layered with a pungent goat cheese. Baked until crispy perfection and devoured in no time. Swiss Potato Rosti

Quinoa Pancakes with Feta

You'll love these Mediterranean Style Quinoa Pancakes with Zucchini and Feta Cheese. They are crispy, delicious and easy to make.
Cook quinoa the night before or in the morning and finish the patties just before lunch or dinner and you'll have a complete meatless meal that is full of healthy goodness. Mediterranean Style Quinoa Pancakes

Pumpkin and Zucchini Pancakes

These vegan Pumpkin and Zucchini Pancakes are super easy, ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for autumn lunch or dinner. Your family will love these savory patties. Pumpkin and Zucchini Pancakes

Beet and Zucchini Pancakes

Whatever you call these mini vegetable pancakes, there is no denial, - they taste great and always go fast. Beet and Zucchini Pancakes

Cauliflower Pancakes

These cauliflower pancakes are a delicious side dish or even a main course for vegetarians! Cauliflower fritters are mashed cauliflower formed into patties. They can be served along with a variety of dipping sauces and can be made with any vegetables similar to cauliflower. Cauliflower Pancakes

Sweet Potato Pancakes

These gluten free sweet potato latkes are delicious little savory potato pancakes with a hint of caramelized sweetness, a crispy outer layer and tender inner layer. Enjoy them for any occasion! Sweet Potato Pancakes

Scallion Pancakes

Scallion Pancakes are easy to make, with readily available ingredients. Enjoy these toothsome, savory Chinese restaurant specialties at home with a tangy, sweet/hot dipping sauce. Serve as a starter or alongside a protein for a meal. Scallion Pancakes

Mushroom Stuffed Potato Cakes

Stuffed Potato Cakes are one of the best Ukrainian comfort foods. Soft and melty on the inside and crispy and crunchy on the outside. These will be gone before you know it! Mushroom Stuffed Potato Cakes

Italian Chickpea Flour Pancake

Farinata di Ceci is a savory Italian chickpea flour pancake that’s soft on the inside, crispy on the outside and is made in under 15 minutes with just 3 basic ingredients. Also known as Socca in France, it's naturally vegan and gluten-free, and makes the perfect appetizer or side to serve with soups and salads. Italian Chickpea Flour Pancake

Protein Pancakes Recipe

These healthy protein pancakes are a delicious way to get your oats and lean protein first thing in the morning! Protein Pancakes Recipe

Latkes - Potato Pancakes

I adore potatoes, and I REALLY love latkes. Latkes, the Jewish fried potato pancakes that are often made for Hanukkah, are crispy and crunchy and quite versatile. Latkes - Potato Pancakes

Cauliflower Cakes with Feta Cheese

Healthy, crispy and delicious cauliflower cakes with feta cheese and dill pickle sauce are loaded with flavors and good for you ingredients. Cauliflower Cakes with Feta Cheese

Easy Shrimp Okonomiyaki Recipe

This easy shrimp okonomiyaki recipe may sound exotic (and it IS totally delicious!), but it’s also surprisingly simple to make! Shrimp Okonomiyaki

Crispy Zucchini Fritters with a Lemon Herb Yogurt 

These crispy zucchini fritters are easy to make, easy to freeze for later, and really easy to eat! Serve them with a tangy lemon herb yogurt for an awesome appetizer, side, lunch or vegetarian main. Crispy Zucchini Fritters

Savory Canadian Bacon Pancakes

These Canadian bacon pancakes are stuffed full of savory shallots, herbs and Canadian bacon then topped with a crisp watercress salad. Perfect for brinner! Savory Canadian Bacon Pancakes

Besan Chilla (Savory Gram Flour Pancakes)

Besan Chilla is a family favorite, known for its characteristic earthy flavor, which is provided by besan/ gram flour and simple Indian spices and herbs, including chilies and onions. These savory gram-flour pancakes are nutritious and vegan! Perfect to enjoy with your favorite pickle or chutney! Besan Chilla (Savory Gram Flour Pancakes)

German Potato Pancakes

Classic German Potato Pancakes (German: Kartoffelpuffer) are made from freshly grated potatoes fried to golden brown perfection. German Potato Pancakes

Kimchi Pancakes

Try this easy, delicious kimchi pancake recipe for a flavorful appetizer or side dish. Made with simple ingredients, it's perfect for any Korean or Asian-inspired meal. Kimchi Pancake

Healthy Zucchini Fritters Recipe

These healthy zucchini fritters are definitely not your traditional zucchini fritter. They are lighter (both in calories and in fat), but still, really fill you up and keep you going until lunch. Healthy Zucchini Fritters Recipe