Name: Savory Dutch Baby for Two
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 1 Tbsp. sugar; 1 tsp. finely chopped thyme leaves; ½ tsp. kosher salt; ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 2 Tbsp. finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving; 2 large eggs; ½ cup whole milk; 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces; Crème fraîche, smoked salmon, baby greens, and lemon wedges (for serving; optional)

Photo of a savory Dutch baby on a plate with salad.

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell

Parmesan and thyme make this Dutch Baby savory, which makes it perfect to eat alongside eggs. But the real beauty of this recipe is that the batter can be made up to two days in advance—and kept in the fridge for an easy romantic breakfast for two.

Recipe information

Total Time
25 minutes
Yield
2 servings

Ingredients

¼ cup all-purpose flour

1 Tbsp. sugar

1 tsp. finely chopped thyme leaves

½ tsp. kosher salt

½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

2 Tbsp. finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

2 large eggs

½ cup whole milk

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces

Crème fraîche, smoked salmon, baby greens, and lemon wedges (for serving; optional)

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Whisk flour, sugar, thyme, salt, pepper, and 2 Tbsp. Parmesan in a small bowl.
Step 2
Process eggs and milk in a blender until light and frothy, about 2 minutes. Add flour mixture and pulse to combine. Do Ahead: Batter can be made 2 days ahead. Transfer to a medium jar and chill. Shake jar before cooking.
Step 3
Heat a 10" cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Once hot, melt butter and swirl to coat skillet. Pour batter into hot melted butter in skillet. Transfer to oven and bake until puffed and golden brown, 12–15 minutes.
Step 4
Sprinkle Parmesan over pancake before serving with crème fraîche, smoked salmon, baby greens, and lemon wedges (if using).

TagsPancake Parmesan Cheese Dairy Smoked Salmon Salmon Fish Seafood Leafy Greens Vegetable Main Breakfast Brunch Dinner Nut Free Quick Easy 30 Minutes or Less Oven Bake Blender Cast Iron Skillet Epicurious

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