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Aveyron pascade with green salad

Aveyron pascade is a thick, puffy pancake made with cheese and fresh herbs, served with a green salad, for 4 people in 40 minutes, easy level, for €1.50 per person. The key to success is letting the batter rest and cooking it covered, which gives a soft center under a golden crust.

Tonight, a thick herby cheese pancake from the Aveyron region, with a salad on the side.

Aveyron pascade with green salad
Total time
40 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€1.50
Calories per person
460 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Spring
The kids
They generally like it

Pascade looks like a pancake, but it's much thicker and puffs up slightly as it cooks, somewhat like a savory version of a clafoutis. Melted cantal cheese brings richness, while parsley and chives add freshness to every bite. It's a generous, simple dish that's a nice change from the usual weeknight pancakes.

This recipe is perfect for a weeknight when you want to cook without any fuss, using ingredients you probably already have at home. Kids love its soft texture and melted cheese flavor, and it works just as well as a light dinner or a cozy Sunday evening meal with a good salad.

The ingredients

4 people

Pantry

  • Flouroften in the pantry 250 g
  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 2 tbsp
  • Vinegaroften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Dairy

  • Eggs 4
  • Milk 40 cl
  • Young cantal or tomme cheese 150 g
  • Butter 30 g

Fruits and vegetables

  • Parsley 1 sprigs
  • Chives 1 sprigs
  • Green salad 1

Allergens Gluten, Lactose, Eggs

The step by step recipe

  1. Mix the flour and eggs together, whisk in the milk little by little, then season with salt and pepper.

    Pour the milk in a thin stream to avoid lumps from the start.

  2. Stir in the cheese cut into small cubes and the chopped herbs.

    Cut the cheese into small pieces so it melts evenly throughout.

  3. Let the batter rest. 15 min

    Resting relaxes the gluten, which makes the pascade soft and tender.

  4. Melt a knob of butter in a large skillet and pour in half the batter, cook over medium heat. 6 min

    Cover the skillet so the top sets at the same time as the bottom.

  5. Flip the pascade using a plate, brown the other side, and serve with the dressed salad. 4 min

    Slide the pancake onto a plate, cover with the skillet, and flip the whole thing in one motion.

Our tips to get it right

  • Use a wide enough skillet so the batter spreads into an even layer, this helps the pascade cook evenly.
  • Cut the cantal into small cubes rather than slices, it distributes better in the batter and melts without clumping.
  • Check for doneness by lifting an edge with a spatula, the pascade should release easily before you flip it.

The variations

  • Swap the cantal for fresh tomme or comté cheese, the flavor shifts slightly but the texture stays the same.
  • For a richer version, add pan fried bacon bits to the batter before cooking.
  • For kids in a hurry, cut the pascade into wedges and serve the salad on the side, so they can eat it easily with their hands.

What to serve it with

  • A well dressed green salad
  • A few slices of cured meat
  • A glass of dry white wine

Storage

Pascade keeps for 2 days in the refrigerator in a sealed container. Reheat it in a skillet over low heat for a few minutes so it stays soft without drying out. It doesn't freeze well because of the eggs and cheese, which lose their texture.

Questions about this dish

Can you make the batter ahead of time?

Yes, you can make the batter the day before and keep it in the refrigerator. It will be even smoother the next day, just take it out a bit before cooking.

What cheese can replace cantal if I don't have any?

Fresh tomme, comté, or even emmental melt well and give a similar result. Avoid very strong cheeses, which would overpower the herbs.

Why does my pascade tear when I flip it?

This usually happens when the batter hasn't rested long enough or the first side isn't cooked through yet. Check that it releases easily from the skillet before flipping.

Can you bake the pascade instead of cooking it in a skillet?

Yes, pour the batter into a buttered baking dish and bake at 200 degrees for about 20 minutes. The texture will be a bit different, closer to a soft gratin.

How long does it take to make an Aveyron pascade with green salad?

Count 40 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in an Aveyron pascade with green salad?

About 460 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does an Aveyron pascade with green salad cost?

About €1.50 per serving, or €6.00 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, lactose, eggs. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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