Mini Pancake Bites With Dried Onions

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Inside: Recipe for mini pancake bites for an easy party appetizer. They’re made with mini pancakes, herb-and-garlic cream cheese, and yummy dried onions and maple syrup on top.

These mini pancake bites with dried onions are an easy party finger food that is full of flavors, yet is made with just a handful of ingredients.

The creamy herb spread and crispy onions pair perfectly with the fluffy mini pancakes, and I just love the maple syrup on top that adds a bit of sweetness and brings the whole thing together.

Mini Pancake Bites With Dried Onions - savory mini pancake canapes topped with a creamy herb-and-garlic cream cheese spread, crispy dried onions, maple syrup, and crushed pistachios for garnish.

This recipe makes 12 single-serve appetizers that are great for brunches, cocktail parties, or even holiday spreads.

And since they hold up for a few hours in the fridge, they’re perfect for making ahead!

How To Make These Mini Pancake Bites With Dried Onions

Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe

  • 16 mini pancakes
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried garlic
  • 1 teaspoon fresh or dried parsley
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 3 oz dried onions
  • Handful of pistachios, chopped
  • Maple syrup, for drizzling
  • Dried thyme, for garnish

Step-by-Step Guide

1. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese with dried garlic, parsley, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Mix until smooth and evenly blended.

2. Place the mini pancakes on a serving tray or board. You can use store-bought silver dollar pancakes or make your own if you have the time.

3. Spoon about one teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture onto each pancake.

4. Top each pancake with about one teaspoon of dried onions.

5. Crush the pistachios and sprinkle a few crumbs onto each pancake bite.

6. Keep in the fridge until you’re ready to serve.

7. Right before serving, drizzle each mini pancake with a little bit of maple syrup and finish with a pinch of dried thyme.

Important Recipe Notes

  • Add maple syrup just before serving! If you add it too early, the syrup can soften the onions and make the pancakes soggy.
  • These little bites can be prepped and stored in the fridge for a couple of hours. Just hold off on the maple syrup and garnish until you’re ready to serve.
  • The recipe makes 16 single-serve pancakes, which is just enough for a small crowd.
  • You can switch things up a bit if you like: use chives or dill instead of parsley or swap honey for maple syrup if you prefer.
Mini Pancake Bites With Dried Onions - savory mini pancake canapes topped with a creamy herb-and-garlic cream cheese spread, crispy dried onions, maple syrup, and crushed pistachios for garnish.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • The small party-sized portions are perfect for brunch boards, appetizer trays, and cocktail snacks.
  • It’s super easy to throw together. If you don’t want to make the pancakes yourself, you can just use store-bought ones, and all that’s left to do is mix together the cream cheese and add the toppings.
  • It’s got a delicious sweet-and-savory flavor profile that’s perfect for impressing your guests.
  • The little pancake bites are easy to make a couple of hours ahead and great for serving at room temperature.

📌 Mini Pancake Bites With Dried Onions (Recipe Card)

Ingredients

  • 16 mini pancakes
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 tsp dried garlic
  • 1 tsp parsley
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2.8 oz dried onions
  • Handful of pistachios
  • Maple syrup, to drizzle
  • Dried thyme, for garnish

Instructions

  • Mix cream cheese with garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Lay out pancakes on a serving tray.
  • Add a dollop of cream cheese to each pancake.
  • Top with dried onions and chopped pistachios.
  • Drizzle with maple syrup just before serving.
  • Garnish with dried thyme and serve.

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