Orange Ricotta Pancakes

Ingredients

• 3 eggs, separated
• Grated rind of 1 orange
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 cup Sargento® Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• Honey or maple syrup (optional)

Directions

1. Combine egg yolks, orange rind, juice, Ricotta cheese, flour, milk, butter and salt in large bowl.
2. Beat whites with electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold egg whites into batter.
3. Drop batter by heaping tablespoons onto greased, preheated 375°F griddle or skillet. Cook pancakes 2 minutes each side or until golden brown. Serve hot with honey or syrup, if desired.