Best 7 Chef Johns Bacon And Asparagus Dutch Baby Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with Chef John's extraordinary Bacon and Asparagus Dutch Baby, a savory and versatile dish perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner. This delectable creation combines the crispy delight of bacon, the vibrant freshness of asparagus, and the fluffy warmth of a Dutch baby pancake, resulting in a symphony of flavors and textures.

Savor the crispy edges and tender center of the Dutch baby, enhanced by the smoky bacon and vibrant asparagus. Elevate your taste buds with a variety of topping options, from the classic combination of maple syrup and butter to the tangy zest of lemon and herbs.

For a vegetarian twist, explore the Asparagus and Goat Cheese Dutch Baby, where the bacon is replaced with creamy goat cheese, creating a harmonious blend of flavors.

If you're craving a hearty and protein-packed meal, the Ham and Cheese Dutch Baby is a must-try. Savor the savory ham and melted cheese enveloped in a fluffy pancake, making it a delightful and satisfying dish.

For a sweet and fruity indulgence, the Apple Dutch Baby is an absolute treat. Tender apples and a sprinkle of cinnamon create a delightful symphony of flavors, perfect for a cozy morning breakfast or a delightful dessert.

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with these extraordinary Dutch baby recipes, offering a delightful culinary experience that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SAVORY DUTCH BABY



Savory Dutch Baby image

Crispy and puffed on the edges, with the most luscious custard-like inside, our Savory Dutch baby is going to be the showstopper of your next spring brunch. We toss Canadian Bacon, crispy asparagus, and nutty gruyere together and then sprinkle it over our fool-proof dutch baby batter.

Provided by Nicole

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1/2 tsp salt
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp chives
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup chopped asparagus (1/2-inch pieces)
4 slices slices Jones Dairy Farm Canadian Bacon, ½-inch pieces
6 oz shredded gruyere cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place an oven-proof 10-inch skillet in the oven. Cast iron or non-stick work best.
  • Add eggs and milk to a blender. Blend until smooth. Add flour and salt. Blend on high until smooth, about 1 minute. Add chives. Pulse once to combine. Let the batter rest while you prep the rest of the ingredients and the oven comes to temperature.
  • When the oven preheats, remove the pan from the oven and add the butter. Swirl and then sprinkle all but 1/4 cup each of the asparagus and Canadian Bacon on the bottom of the pan. Pour the batter on top. Sprinkle the middle with cheese leaving a 1-inch border around the sides. Sprinkle the remaining asparagus and Canadian bacon on top of the cheese. Place in the oven and set the timer for 15 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes, reduce the heat to 375 degrees and cook another 10-15 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  • Garnish with extra chives.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 179 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Sodium 420 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g

DUTCH BABY



Dutch Baby image

Provided by Ina Garten Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large Granny Smith apple
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, divided
2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup whole milk
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Confectioners' sugar
Pure maple syrup, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Peel, core, and slice the apple 1/8 inch thick. Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a 9-inch ovenproof crêpe pan or skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the apple, 1 tablespoon of the granulated sugar, and the cinnamon and toss well. Sauté the apple for 5 to 7 minutes until tender, tossing occasionally. Spread the apple out in the pan and keep hot over low heat.
  • Meanwhile, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter in the microwave. In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. In a small bowl, combine the flour, the remaining tablespoon of granulated sugar, and the salt. Whisk the flour mixture into the milk mixture, whisking until there are no lumps. Pour the batter over the cooked apple in the hot pan and immediately place in the oven.
  • Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the pancake is puffed and the edges start to get crispy and browned. Dust lightly with sifted confectioners' sugar, cut in wedges, and serve hot with maple syrup.

BACON AND EGG DOUGHNUTS



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I've always wanted to try making some kind of sweet/savory bacon-studded fritter using pate a choux, also known as that stuff you make cream puffs with. I went full breakfast theme, and topped mine with a little maple syrup, but feel free to get your beignet on, and cover them with a pile of powdered sugar.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Meat and Seafood     Bacon

Time 1h32m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup cold water
2 tablespoons cold water
½ cup butter
2 tablespoons white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs
12 strips bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
vegetable oil for deep frying
¼ cup maple syrup, for serving
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Pour 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold water into a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add butter, sugar, salt and nutmeg. When mixture starts to simmer, reduce heat to medium and add flour. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes together into a soft dough ball, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer to a mixing bowl. Pour in vanilla extract. Break up dough with a whisk or fork, and let cool for about 5 minutes.
  • Break an egg into the bowl with the dough and whisk until egg is incorporated and dough becomes smooth and sticky, 4 to 5 minutes. Dough will stick inside the whisk; clean out dough with a spatula before adding successive eggs, 1 at a time. Whisk in each egg until thoroughly incorporated into the dough. Clear dough from whisk; scrape down sides of bowl. Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill for about an hour.
  • Place bacon in cold skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until bacon is browned and crisp and fat is rendered, 5 to 8 minutes. Transfer bacon pieces to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. When bacon is cool enough to handle, place it on a cutting board and chop into small pieces. Reserve some bacon bits for topping the doughnuts.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove dough from refrigerator and stir in bacon pieces.
  • Drop dough by scoopfuls (about 2 tablespoons) into hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid crowding. Fry until dough begins to puff and brown, turning occasionally. After doughnuts expand and crack, keep turning them until they are evenly browned, about 7 minutes. Transfer to paper toweled-lined plate to drain slightly.
  • Serve hot, drizzled with maple syrup and topped with bacon pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 185.2 mg, Fat 41.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 783.6 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

CHEF JOHN'S BACON AND ASPARAGUS DUTCH BABY



Chef John's Bacon and Asparagus Dutch Baby image

I'm seeing lots of savory, non-breakfast versions of Dutch Babies on menus lately, so I thought I'd try it with this amazing bacon and asparagus version. The best pan to use is a 12-inch cast iron skillet.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Baked Pancakes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large eggs
⅔ cup milk
½ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (not packed)
½ cup packed all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon lemon zest
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 strips bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup trimmed fresh asparagus, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
  • Place eggs in mixing bowl. Add milk, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, flour, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk together until completely combined.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until fat is rendered out and bacon begins to crisp up. Add asparagus and raise heat to high. Cook and stir about 1 minute.
  • Pour batter into pan in a circular motion.
  • Bake in preheated oven until browned and puffed, 12 to 13 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 167 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 906.7 mg, Sugar 3 g

CHEF JOHN'S BACON AND ASPARAGUS DUTCH BABY



Chef John's Bacon and Asparagus Dutch Baby image

I'm seeing lots of savory, non-breakfast versions of Dutch Babies on menus lately, so I thought I'd try it with this amazing bacon and asparagus version. The best pan to use is a 12-inch cast iron skillet.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Baked Pancakes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large eggs
⅔ cup milk
½ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (not packed)
½ cup packed all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon lemon zest
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 strips bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup trimmed fresh asparagus, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
  • Place eggs in mixing bowl. Add milk, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, flour, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk together until completely combined.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until fat is rendered out and bacon begins to crisp up. Add asparagus and raise heat to high. Cook and stir about 1 minute.
  • Pour batter into pan in a circular motion.
  • Bake in preheated oven until browned and puffed, 12 to 13 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 167 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 906.7 mg, Sugar 3 g

CHEF JOHN'S BACON AND ASPARAGUS DUTCH BABY



Chef John's Bacon and Asparagus Dutch Baby image

I'm seeing lots of savory, non-breakfast versions of Dutch Babies on menus lately, so I thought I'd try it with this amazing bacon and asparagus version. The best pan to use is a 12-inch cast iron skillet.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Baked Pancakes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large eggs
⅔ cup milk
½ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (not packed)
½ cup packed all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon lemon zest
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 strips bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup trimmed fresh asparagus, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
  • Place eggs in mixing bowl. Add milk, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, flour, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Whisk together until completely combined.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until fat is rendered out and bacon begins to crisp up. Add asparagus and raise heat to high. Cook and stir about 1 minute.
  • Pour batter into pan in a circular motion.
  • Bake in preheated oven until browned and puffed, 12 to 13 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.3 g, Cholesterol 167 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 17.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 906.7 mg, Sugar 3 g

DUTCH BABY WITH BACON AND RUNNY CAMEMBERT



Dutch Baby With Bacon and Runny Camembert image

Most Dutch babies are sweet and often fruity. Not this one, which is topped with runny Camembert cheese and studded with bacon. It's savory, golden and perfect for a hardy brunch or light dinner. A word of caution: It deflates quickly, so be sure to serve it as soon as it comes out of the oven.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     breakfast, brunch, pancakes, main course

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 ounces bacon, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
8 large eggs
3/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup chopped chives
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 (8- to 10-ounce) wheel of Camembert, rind on and cut into 1/4-inch slices (not wedges)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Place bacon in a 9-inch oven-safe skillet, then set over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fat has rendered and bacon has browned on the edges, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, pepper and baking powder. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs and milk, then whisk egg mixture into flour. Stir in Parmesan and half the chives.
  • Once bacon is crisp and brown, raise heat to medium-high, and add butter, stirring until melted. Pour batter into skillet, then quickly arrange Camembert pieces on top.
  • Transfer pan to the oven, and bake until puffed and golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining chives, and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use fresh asparagus. Fresh asparagus will have bright green tips and firm stalks. Avoid asparagus that is wilted or has brown spots.
  • Don't overcook the asparagus. Asparagus should be cooked until it is tender-crisp. Overcooked asparagus will be mushy.
  • Use a well-seasoned cast iron skillet. A well-seasoned cast iron skillet will help to prevent the dutch baby from sticking.
  • Don't open the oven door while the dutch baby is baking. Opening the oven door will cause the dutch baby to deflate.
  • Serve the dutch baby immediately. Dutch baby is best served hot out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Chef John's Bacon and Asparagus Dutch Baby is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. The combination of crispy bacon, tender asparagus, and fluffy dutch baby batter is sure to please everyone at the table. With just a few simple tips, you can make a perfect dutch baby every time. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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