Cheddar and Chive Savory Dutch Babies
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Cheddar and Chive Savory Dutch Babies
Description
This recipe produces a savory Dutch baby pancake by mixing flour, salt, pepper, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese with eggs, milk, fresh chives, and mustard powder. The batter is poured into a preheated buttered cast iron skillet and baked until puffed and golden. Additional cheddar is sprinkled on partway through baking to melt on top, adding a sharp cheese crust.
The texture is characterized by a light, airy interior with crispy edges and a rich, cheesy taste accented by the fresh chives and mustard powder's mild heat. Baking in a cast iron skillet ensures even heat and crispness.
Serving suggestions include topping with thinly sliced French ham or prosciutto, radishes, and lightly dressed greens, making the dish suitable for brunch or a light savory meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 1/4 cups cheddar cheese 5 oz, grated, Cabot Seriously Sharp, divided
- 8 egg large
- 3/4 cup milk whole
- 1/4 cup chives plus more for garnish, fresh, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
Optional toppings:
- French ham thinly sliced, or prosciutto
- radish thinly sliced
- greens lightly dressed
Instructions
- Set oven to 425ºF and set a rack in the middle. Set a 12" cast iron skillet (or several smaller ones) in the oven to preheat at the same time.
- Add the flour, salt, pepper and a 1/2 cup shredded cheddar to a large bowl and whisk to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, chives and mustard powder together until no streaks of egg white remain.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined. A few lumps are fine.
- Add butter to the hot skillet in the oven. Allow it to melt and foam until just begins to smell nutty, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Pour the batter into the pan(s). The batter should come up no higher than 3/4 of the way up the side. Bake for 15 minutes, then sprinkle remaining cheese evenly over the top.
- Continue to bake until puffed and golden, about 10 minutes more.
- To serve, top with a few slices of prosciutto or ham, some thinly sliced radishes and lightly dressed greens.
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