confession: mac and cheese pancakes

If one sees macaroni and cheese pancakes on a menu, is it not incumbent upon one to order said pancakes if only for novelty's sake? These pancakes are the work of Shopsin's, and not nearly as indulgent as they look or sound because even I could have no more than two. About six come to an order, and everyone at your table will want one, making it easy to disperse the calories.

These are not so much rich as they are regressive. The cheddar was mild and the elbow noodles, soft. I felt like a toddler using surprisingly grown-up silverware. A plastic spork would have done the job just as well. But the batter was light, lacy, yielding, and it's easy to see why they offer over 20 different kinds of pancakes on their menu.

Located at the southern end of the Essex Street Market (120 Essex Street, between Delancey and Rivington), Shopsin's is open from 9-3, Tuesdays through Saturdays.

Related: a lunch at Shopsin's on Essex.

Comments

[K]

If it wasn't 7:12 pm and 85 out I'd be making these right now.

[Julie]

Hi K, I hear that Shopsin's at one time offered a version of these pancakes with raspberries, and that it was even better. So perhaps that would justify making these in the summer. I think the fruit would definitely brighten things up. Otherwise, I agree that these are better left to a brisk day.