Pannenkoeken met Champignons, Prei en Oude Kaas (Savory Dutch Skillet Pancake with Aged Gouda) – Authentic Netherlands Recipe
Amsterdam pancake-house classic baked in a wide skillet with caramelized mushrooms, leeks, and sharp Gouda.
- Country of Origin
- 🇳🇱 Netherlands (Western Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Wide golden Dutch skillet pancakes, Sautéed cremini mushrooms and leeks, Melted aged Gouda cheese, Fresh thyme, Nutmeg
Ingredients for Pannenkoeken met Champignons, Prei en Oude Kaas (Savory Dutch Skillet Pancake with Aged Gouda) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) wide golden Dutch skillet pancakes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups sautéed cremini mushrooms and leeks, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup melted aged Gouda cheese
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh thyme
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Netherlands seasoning (nutmeg, chives, butter)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and fresh thyme for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add wide golden Dutch skillet pancakes and sautéed cremini mushrooms and leeks along with nutmeg, chives, butter, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with melted aged Gouda cheese and serve straight from the skillet.