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 whenever I make it. It not only looks good but it tastes out of this world! It is the perfect sweet and savory 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 of this pandemic times ever again!
We need to, however, remain positive and say hello to autumn which is a gorgeous season too in its own right. It is definitely my second favorite season after spring of course and I am looking forward to all that hearty comfort food autumn brings along.
This is pretty much a savory version due to the toppings and if you are after other breakfast or brunch recipes you can have a look at this fruit-topped Dutch Baby Pancake or this Quail Eggs with Spinach Breakfast, English Breakfast In A Pan, Macaroni Pasta With Ground Walnuts And Cardamom (mmm, my childhood breakfast pasta) or these cute little tiny Mini Pancakes Cereal - 5 ⭐ recipes, I promise! Oh and another recipe that you do not want to miss when making any roast would be my foolproof Best Homemade Yorkshire Puddings!!
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💭 What is a Dutch baby pancake?
Dutch baby pancakes also known as oven pancakes, Dutch baby, or German pancakes are of German descent and not at all 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.
🔪 How to make this savory pancake recipe?
- A thin pancake batter and a hot skillet are 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 it 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 savory 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 flavor of a not so sweet popover.
The sweet (honey) and the savory (egg and bacon) toppings are making this wonderful breakfast, brunch or even dinner dish, a truly desirable one indeed.
Hey, look at this Dutch baby pancake puffing in the oven, isn't it just beautiful?
👪 Serving suggestions
Makes a perfect work lunch, bake in the morning, top with favorite 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 😉
🤹🏻♀️ Variations
There are various toppings we can use for a dutch baby pancake, here are some:
For a sweet option:
- any fresh 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;
- coulis
- coconut nectar, maple syrup, honey or sugar with lemon juice;
- seeds (sunflower, flax, pumpkin) for some extra healthy kick;
- apple sauce;
- raisins soaked in rum or brandy.
For a savory alternative:
- cheese, herbs, and tomato sauce (like a Margherita pizza style);
- ham and pineapple, chorizo, mushrooms, figs, and goat's cheese;
- brie and grapes;
- blue cheese and onion chutney;
- burrata and prosciutto;
- herbs and parmesan;
- cream cheese, herbs, and smoked salmon;
- poached eggs, arugula ans prosciutto;
- pesto, Parmigiana, and more fresh basil
📍Cook's Top Tips
The key to a successful Dutch Baby
- You must not open the oven during the first 15 minutes of baking. Hard to resist, I know, so, no hacking nor peeking, unless you have a see-through oven door in which case you are a successful peeker!
- The best is to use a cast iron pan well greased (no need for tonnes of oil but be generous) and make sure this is well hot, hot, hot when adding the batter. This will help give your Dutch baby its impressive looks and volume.
- Have the batter ready in separate mugs or bowls for each popover so you can swiftly pour the batter into the preheated pan before transferring it back into the oven.
- Using room temperature ingredients - is very important!! But if you have forgotten to take out the milk and the eggs, make the pancake batter and allow it to rest at room temperature for at least 20 min.
❓Recipe FAQs
Yes, absolutely! It will have a lot more fiber content, and a touch healthier but might not rise as high as the all-purpose lours one does. It is not necessarily a problem.
♥️Other breakfast and brunch recipes you may like
- Dutch Mini Pancakes
- Ricotta Pancakes With Pineapple And Rum
- Quick Weekend Organic Apple Pancakes
- Simple Everyday Pancakes
Bacon and Eggs Dutch Baby Pancakes
Equipment
- skillet
- food processor or blender
- spatula
- pan
Ingredients
For the Dutch batter:
- 125 g flour (1 cup) all-purpose flour (at room temperature)
- 2 large eggs or three small (at room temperature)
- 240 ml milk ( 8.12 floz or 1.1 cup) semi-skimmed (2% fat) (at room temperature)
- 2 tablespoon sugar add 1 extra tablespoon if you like a little sweeter
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract or rum if you like it
For Cooking:
- 3 tablespoon oil or butter
For toppings:
- 4 rashers bacon cooked to perfection
- 4 small eggs
- 1 tablespoon honey to drizzle when serving (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs I used parsley and thyme -finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
Making the batter
- Place the eggs, milk, flour, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a blender or a food processor, depending on what 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 runny 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 use 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 into 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. Pan cook 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 a sprinkle of fresh herbs. I used a tiny amount of finely chopped parsley and thyme freshly picked from the garden.
Amy Liu Dong says
I have never tried to make this, but gosh, this looks so delicious and so easy to make.
My kids will def love this@
Evi says
The boyfriend was so impressed when I made this! It was delicious!
Karen says
This was absolutely delicious! I love dutch baby pancakes and love eggs and bacon even more, so when I saw this recipe I couldn't resist. Will definitely make again soon!
Mary says
This was my first Dutch Baby and it was fantastic. Thanks so much for the clear and easy-to-follow instructions. I can already see this on my holiday breakfast brunch table!
Colleen says
I've only ever made Dutch babies with sweet fruity toppings. So when I saw this recipe I knew I had to try it with bacon & eggs. So delicious! I think this is our new favorite weekend breakfast.
Toni says
Such a great day starter!
Addison says
These flavors are amazing for breakfast! This recipe was spot on. Definitely a make again!
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!!!!
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.
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.
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!!!
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!~
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 🙂
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!
Marta says
This is such a deliciously simple breakfast for my next weekend brunch! I love it.
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!
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!
Chandice Probst says
I am obsessed with this sweet and savory breakfast dish! So beautiful to serve and so filling!
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
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 👌
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
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!
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!
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 😉
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!
Sam says
Yum!! This looks delicious! I love Dutch baby pancakes but I always make them sweet. Gotta try this savoury version!
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 !
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 😉
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 😉
Paige says
Good lord this looks good! I'd be happy to eat this at ANY time, breakfast, brunch or dinner!
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!
Aditi Bahl says
Awesome breakfast recipe for me. Will try this surely soon. Am sure my family will love it .
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!
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.
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!