Savory Dutch Baby Pancake with Fresh Herbs + Parmesan recipe

savory dutch baby pancake with herbs and parmesan in cast iron skillet

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Savory Dutch Baby Pancake with Fresh Herbs + Parmesan recipe

A savory Dutch Baby Pancake with fresh herbs, black pepper, and a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese? Yes, please! The crispy edges and custardy center make this truly special. Bake in an ovenproof skillet and enjoy for breakfast or brunch. Also good for dinner or late night snack.

Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cheese, Dutch Pancake, Eggs, Herbs, parmesan, Savory

Servings:

Calories: 422kcal

Author: Lis Lam

Equipment

Cast iron skillet or ovenproof pan
Large Bowl
whisk

Ingredients

4 eggs
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup milk
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper *plus more for serving
1/4 cup fresh herbs, chopped *parsley, thyme, rosemary, chives
1/4 cup parmesan cheese *plus more for serving
flaky sea salt
2 Tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

Preheat. Place cast iron skillet into the oven. Heat both the oven and the skillet to 450F/232C.
Make batter. In a large bowl, add the eggs and whisk until well combined. Add flour and whisk until smooth. Then add milk, chopped fresh herbs, salt, and black pepper. Whisk again.
Add batter to skillet. When the oven has reached 450C/232C, remove the skillet from the oven with oven mitts. Be careful! It will be hot! Close the door quickly to prevent heat from escaping the oven. Add butter to the skillet and swirl around. The butter will sizzle and brown. Using a silicone spatula, scrape the eggy batter into the hot pan. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the top of the pan. Immediately transfer back to the preheated oven.
Bake. Bake until puffy and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Do not open the oven door or it will deflate!
Serve. Remove from the oven. Garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese, a few cranks of freshly ground black pepper, and flaky sea salt or truffle salt. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

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Notes

PRO Tips:

Use room temperature eggs + milk. They will give you the most rise.
Use a blender or food processor. If the batter clumps too much, whizz everything in a blender or food processor until smooth.
Do not open the oven! While the Dutch Baby bakes, it is very important to keep the oven door closed. Even a small change in oven temperature will deflate the puffy pancake.

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