When it comes to a good breakfast in this household we do like to take it seriously. This bacon and eggs Dutch baby pancake must be the ultimate oven cooked giant popover breakfast that we thoroughly enjoy here whenever I make it. It not only looks good but it tastes out of this world! It is the perfect sweet and savoury combination.

The weather is still great here with highs of 30C but sadly we soon have to say goodbye to summer. Phew, for once, I am not sure I regret though. What a 2020 summer this was, I hope we will not have a repeat ever again!
We need to, however, remain positive and say hello to autumn which is a gorgeous season. Autumn definitely counts as my second favourite season after spring of course and I am looking forward to all that hearty comfort food autumn brings along.
All these soups, hearty meals, autumn dishes and of course breakfasts like this savoury bacon and eggs dutch pancakes it is what fall food is all about. Great food which we are all looking forward to.
How to make savoury Dutch baby pancakes?
- A thin pancake batter and a hot skillet it's all you need to make a dutch pancake that can be made by using a food processor or a whisker.
- Pour the batter into the hot and generously greased skillet and place into the preheated oven. The batter will start to puff around the edges in minutes - so fun to watch! The edges turn golden and the minute you can’t resist the aromas and the looks of this beauty any longer it definitely means, it’s ready!! Top with your desired toppings either sweet or savoury like this one and ENJOY!
As soon as the giant pancake comes out of the oven it will collapse back into the skillet pretty quickly but don't worry, the outcome and what’s left behind is a delectable pancake with a soft, delicate texture of a hot crepe and an eggy flavour of a not so sweet popover.
The sweet (honey) and the savoury (egg and bacon) toppings are making this wonderful breakfast, brunch or even a dinner dish, a truly desirable one indeed.
Hey, look at this Dutch baby pancake puffing in the oven, isn't it just beautiful?

How to serve dutch pancake
Makes a perfect work lunch, bake in the morning, top with favourite toppings, roll it up, place in a box and here you have the most amazing work lunch that will make all your work colleagues drool.
This recipe yields two good size pancakes or four smaller ones but I like to make them as big as possible as it will mean less oil or butter intake. Not that it really, really matters 😉
FAQs
Yes, absolutely! It will have a lot more fibre content, a touch healthier but might not rise as high as the all-purpose lours one does. It is not necessarily a problem.
Dutch baby pancakes also known as oven pancakes, Dutch baby or German pancakes are of German descent and not at all a Dutch one as one would expect given its name. According to the story, the Dutch baby name came from a family-run restaurant called Manca's Cafe in Seattle in the early 1900s and was given by the owner's daughter who is believed, couldn't say Deutsch.
Dutch pancake is a popover or a giant Yorkshire pudding and it can only be baked in the oven. It puffs up beautifully making it a very good looking and highly desirable pancake.
For a sweet option:
any fruits you like (berries, mango, banana, pomegranate, grapes); any fruit sauce or jam (dare to add a drizzle of brandy to a fruit or cream sauce - just for an adult treat); caramel sauce; chocolate sauce; coconut nectar; lemon juice and sugar; lemon juice and honey; seeds (sunflower, flax, pumpkin) for some extra healthy kick; maple or agave syrup; apple sauce; raisins soaked in rum or brandy.
For a savoury alternative:
cheese, herbs and tomato sauce (like a Margherita pizza style); ham and pineapple, chorizo, mushrooms, figs and goats cheese; brie and grapes; blue cheese and onion chutney.
Other breakfast and brunch recipes you may like:
- Dutch Baby Pancakes
- Dutch Mini Pancakes
- Ricotta Pancakes With Pineapple And Rum
- Quick Weekend Organic Apple Pancakes
- Simple Everyday Pancakes

Bacon and Eggs Dutch Baby Pancakes
Ingredients
For the Dutch batter:
- 125 g flour all-purpose flour (at room temperature)
- 2 large eggs or three small (at room temperature)
- 240 ml milk semi-skimmed (2% fat) (at room temperature)
- 2 tbsp sugar add 1 extra tbsp if you like a little sweeter
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or rum if you like it
For Cooking:
- 3 tbsp oil or butter
For toppings:
- 4 rashers bacon cooked to perfection
- 4 small eggs
- 1 tablespoon honey to drizzle when serving (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh herbs I used parsley and thyme -finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
Making the batter
- Place the eggs, milk, flour, sugar, vanilla, and the salt in a blender or a food processor, depending on that you chose to use to mix your batter. Whizz or blend for approximately 10-15 seconds. Might need to scrape down the sides, and blend for a further 10 seconds. You will end up with a pretty liquidy batter.
- Allow the batter to set aside. Rest it for a good 20 to 30 minutes to allow the flour to absorb the liquid. Not the biggest issue if you only have 10 minutes to rest it.
- While your batter rests, place the skillet you're using on the middle rack to warm along with the oven. Heat the oven to 210°C or 425°F.
- When the oven is hot as well as the skillet, all ready to make the pancake, remove the skillet from the oven (of course using oven gloves) and place it on top of the stove. Add the oil or the butter (if you choose to use butter) and swirl the pan to coat the bottom and sides of the pan properly and uniformly.
- Pour the batter in the skillet, tilting the skillet slightly to spread the batter evenly to all sides. Place the skillet in the oven.
Baking the dutch baby
- Bake and watch (it is so fun) until the Dutch baby is nicely puffed up and golden brown on the top and the edges. It only takes about 15 to 20 minutes to bake.
Preparing the topping
- Whilst the pancake is baking, get the topping ready by frying some bacon rashers and the eggs in a large pan. Preferably its to fry these separately.
Serving the pancakes
- It can be served either straight away from the skillet or you can transfer the Dutch baby to a serving large sharing plate. Add the toppings (bacon and eggs). Cut into chunky wedges and serve with a drizzle of honey or maple syrup and if you choose to a sprinkle of fresh herbs. I used a tiny amount of finely chopped parsley and thyme freshly picked from the garden.
Mikayla says
You're so right, it was fun to watch! My 2 year old and I just watched it puff up, he got such a kick out of it. It tasted great too, we went with berries and a dusting of powdered sugar and it was a nice weekend brunch treat. Thanks for the recipe!
Amy Liu Dong says
Now, this can easily be my comfort food. I loved everything on this dish from the preparation especially the ingredients is what I'm thinking right now. Thanks for sharing such wonderful recipe, this kind of dish is what I loved the most.
Paula Montenegro says
I don't think I ever saw a more tempting dutch baby! Wow, I want to dive into the screen. Just a perfect recipe for family brunch. Thanks for sharing!
Aditi Bahl says
Awesome breakfast recipe for me. Will try this surely soon. Am sure my family will love it .
Jenny says
Recipe bookmarked, pinned AND printed. I am drooling over here, this is absolutely beautiful, it looks amazing! I can't wait to make your dutch baby pancake, tomorrow's breakfast is going to be special!
Paige says
Good lord this looks good! I'd be happy to eat this at ANY time, breakfast, brunch or dinner!
Karyl Henry says
I've never tried a Dutch baby pancake, and have seen lots of varieties, but love this idea of a full breakfast one. What a great breakfast for the weekend or brunch. I'm adding this to my meal plan
Ramona says
Thanks Karyl, this is definitely one to try 😉
Amy Nash says
We love dutch babies but have never tried them with savory toppings like this. It was absolutely delicious and I think I have a new favorite weekend breakfast!
Ramona says
Thank you so much Amy! I am so happy you found a new favourite in this savoury dutch baby 😉
Natalie says
I never tried Duch baby pancake. But now I definitely will. I know my family will love this too. Beautiful photos, and lovely recipe. Thanks for sharing !
Sam says
Yum!! This looks delicious! I love Dutch baby pancakes but I always make them sweet. Gotta try this savoury version!
Mariska says
What a delicious brunch recipe. It's also something that I would love to make when having guests over because it looks so beautiful the way you present it! This is perfect for the weekends, entertaining or cozy mornings during the Holidays! Love this one, Ramona!
Ramona says
Thank you so much lovely Mariska! I totally agree, it is one of those dishes that is perfect for all occasions but not only. We enjoy this tremendously.
than you so much for stopping by!
Valerie Skinner says
I've never made a dutch baby before and this looks like the perfect recipe to try it out. Thanks for sharing!
Ramona says
Thanks Valerie 😉
Anna says
I love this savoury take on this breakfast/ brunch classic! It looks utterly delicious and would make perfect festive breakfast! Just looking at the photos makes my mouth salivate!
Kushigalu says
Love the sweet and savory combo in this breakfast recipe. I will be making this soon. Thanks for sharing
Ramona says
Thank you sooo much!
Jacqueline Debono says
Wow 2 of my favourite breakfasts in one. Pancakes and bacon and eggs. What could be more perfect? Definitely on the menu for next weekend! Your breakfast recipes are always awesome!
Ramona says
Thank you so much dear Jaqui, it means a lot xxx
Jessica Knott says
Dutch baby pancakes are seriously the best ever. I always have the ingredients on hand and they are so much tastier than traditional pancakes. Ive made sweet versions stuffed with strawberries, fried apples and whipped cream but never a savory version. This is the perfect New Years day recipe to make for the family.
Ramona says
Thank you Jessica,
Sounds like a perfect plan 👌
Sandra Shaffer says
My mother always made a simple sweet Dutch Baby Pancake with maple syrup, but love the idea of adding some savory flavors. Perfect brunch idea for my family. Thank you!
Suzanne Collins says
Hi, can I make these ahead and let sit for a few hours before serving? Also, how would I reheat them?
Ramona says
Great point Suzanne, yes, absolutely. You can make these ahead of time and keep them refrigerated for up to 3 days. I, however, would not make these ahead as they are amazing served hot and puffy as they come straight out of the oven. What I do recommend is to make the batter ahead and simply cook them when needed. The batter can also be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating these in the oven if made ahead will be almost as freshly baking them.
If you really have no choice but to make ahead, keep them refrigerated and reheat in a preheated oven for 5-7 minutes at 180C -360F. They will dry out a little and definitely will not be the same with freshly made ones. I hope this helps. Let me know if you made them, how did they come out and if reheating worked well.
MAny thanks for stopping by. xx
Chandice Probst says
I am obsessed with this sweet and savory breakfast dish! So beautiful to serve and so filling!
Natalie says
OMG! You just made me seriously hungry. This looks amazing! I'm making this today for dinner. My husband will be so thrilled when I serve him this. Thanks for the idea!
Shelley says
What a fun breakfast recipe! I mean, Dutch Baby Pancakes are already such a special treat, but I've never seen one that also incorporated bacon and eggs! It's like the ultimate, everything-included breakfast!
Marta says
This is such a deliciously simple breakfast for my next weekend brunch! I love it.
Candice says
I had never made a savory dutch baby before, and this was delicious! I used turkey bacon, and couldn't believe how easy this was. Will be making it again!
Heather Perine says
OH MY this looks heavenly. I have only ever had a sweet dutch baby pancake but I'm always more into the bacon and eggs for breakfast kind of girl - love that this combines both! Can't wait to try 🙂
Lauren M Vavala says
I don't think I've ever seen a Dutch baby quite like this - it's like all my breakfast favorites rolled into one - amazing!~
Leslie says
I feel like I have been living under a hole! Where has this been all my life! THIS. This looks like the ultimate breakfast recipe!!!
Alice | SkinnySpatula says
Absolutely stunning bacon and eggs Dutch baby pancake! I'm also pretty sure it's fun to make, so I'll give it a try.
Erin says
Oh, wow! I've never had a Dutch baby like that. Bacon and eggs?! I think my kid would go crazy for this.
Heidy says
This looks so delish! I cannot tell you after seeing this on Pinterest today how badly I was craving it!!! I headed straight to the store to get a few things and will be making this tomorrow morning!!!!
Addison says
These flavors are amazing for breakfast! This recipe was spot on. Definitely a make again!
Toni says
Such a great day starter!