Bean Griddlecakes

  • 2 c cooked beans, drained
  • 1 c whole milk or half and half
  • 1 egg
  • 2 T melted butter plus butter or veg oil for cooking
  • 1 c flour
  • salt and pepper
  1. In large bowl, mash beans roughly with fork.
  2. Stir in milk, egg, and the 2 T melted butter. Combine thoroughly.
  3. Add flour, salt, and pepper. Stir just enough to fold in.
  4. Add milk or half and half to make consistency of thick pancake batter.
  5. Heat skillet on medium high. When drop of water dances, grease pan.
  6. Spoon enough batter to make 3-4″ griddlecake.
  7. Cook till bubbles form (4 minutes), then flip and do other side (4 minutes).

“Serve with a sprinkle of cheese, a drizzle of vinaigrette, or a bowl of salsa for dipping.”