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Sweet vs savoury, French vs American, chocolate vs fruit. There are endless ways to enjoy pancakes and we've come up with the definitive list of the best recipes out there to suit every taste. Take our quiz to discover the pancake of your dreams, then check out the recipes below...

Chocolate-filled pancakes with caramelised bananas

Pile of American-style pancakes covered in syrup and bananas

If you've got a sweet tooth, then we've got the pancake for you. A secret nutella filling and caramel coated bananas make this fluffy American-style stack extra special.

Chocolate-filled pancakes with caramelised bananas

Sweet potato masala dosa with coconut raita

Sweet potato masala dosa open and rolled up

A savoury Indian pancake sometimes eaten for breakfast. These dosas are filled with succulent sweet potato and a cooling coconut raita. Try these vegetarian beauties with a coriander cream for another layer of added spice.

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Sweet potato masala dosa with coconut raita

Sweetcorn pancakes with fried eggs & chorizo salsa

Sweetcorn pancakes topped with chorizo and egg

Another savoury winner made with sweetcorn batter. Extra tasty when served with a simple fried egg and spicy chorizo salsa for an extra kick. They make a substantial brunch for two.

Sweetcorn pancakes with fried eggs & chorizo salsa

German-style cheese & bacon pancakes

Two crepes with cheese and cucumber

A German-style pancake with delicious melted cheese, smoked bacon and shallots. A hearty supper that's not just for Shrove Tuesday!

German-style cheese & bacon pancakes

Quesadilla pancakes

Quesadilla style pancakes with dips

Another globally-inspired pancake recipe, this time from Mexico. Savoury red pepper, cheese, spicy beans and avocado are combined to give a fresh new Pancake Day dish.

Quesadilla pancakes

American blueberry pancakes

American-style blueberry pancakes stacked and covered in maple syrup

Stack ’em high and drown in as much syrup as you like. These classic blueberry pancakes are an all-round favourite.

American blueberry pancakes

Banana pancakes with crispy bacon & syrup

Stack of American pancakes with bacon and maple syrup on a plate

Enjoy a lazy brunch or breakfast with these American-style pancakes with banana beaten into the batter itself. Complete your brekkie with a drizzle of sweet maple syrup and streaky bacon.

Banana pancakes with crispy bacon & syrup

Choc chip, peanut butter & banana pancake filling

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A classic combination of chocolate, peanut butter and banana, what more could you want from a crêpe? Most of these ingredients you're likely to have in the back of your cupboard, so why not put them to good use.

Choc chip, peanut butter & banana pancake filling

Squash, goat's cheese & rosemary pancakes

Two American-style pancakes with a pot of caramelised onions and rocket salad

A sophisticated take on the savoury pancake with delicate rosemary and sweet squash flavours. Great for a light lunch or supper, these grown-up fritters are small and fluffy like American pancakes.

Squash, goat's cheese & rosemary pancakes

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Alternative pancakes for Shrove Tuesday
Our 10 favourite pancake toppings
Top 5 American pancakes
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