Fluffy bars with cream cheese and cheddar, ideal for breakfast or snacking. Soft, rich, and savory in every bite.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pancake Batter
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk
08 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Filling & Topping
10 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
11 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
12 - 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
13 - 2 tablespoons milk for thinning cream cheese, if needed
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, beat eggs, whole milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until evenly combined.
04 - Add wet mixture to dry ingredients and mix just until combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Add 1–2 tablespoons milk if needed for spreadable consistency.
06 - Pour half of the pancake batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
07 - Distribute cream cheese mixture over the batter and gently spread into an even layer.
08 - Sprinkle 1 cup shredded cheddar evenly over the cream cheese layer.
09 - Spoon remaining pancake batter over the cheese, spreading gently to cover.
10 - Scatter the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese on top.
11 - Place pan in oven and bake 23–28 minutes, until bars are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
12 - Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing into bars. Serve warm or at room temperature.
