Easy Savory Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe with Bacon

This easy Savory Dutch Baby Pancake With Bacon is seriously to die for! Topped with juicy sausage, salty bacon, and eggs, it's the ultimate breakfast or brunch recipe! This breakfast treat is not your ordinary pancake - it's a puffy oven-baked pancake that is the perfect recipe for a weekend morning or special occasions like Mother’s Day and Father’s Day.

This tasty Dutch baby combines the fluffiness of a pancake with the richness of sausage, bacon, and eggs. It's the perfect way to start your day with a hearty and satisfying breakfast!

With a simple batter and various tasty toppings, this savory Dutch Baby recipe will quickly become a family favorite!

Serve it with Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes or Oven Roasted Potatoes for a complete meal everyone will love.

Try my Sweet Dutch Baby Pancake recipe too!

❓Dutch Baby vs German Pancake

Dutch baby and German pancake are two names for the same dish. The name "Dutch baby" is more popular in the United States, while "German pancake" is more commonly used in Europe.

The origins of the dish are disputed, but it is believed to have originated in Germany and been introduced to the United States by German immigrants.

Regardless of the name, the dish is a large, fluffy, eggy pancake that is cooked in the oven and typically served with sweet or savory toppings.

It is made with a batter of eggs, flour, milk, and sugar. The pancake rises and puffs up in the oven, creating a light and airy texture.

Dutch babies are often served as a breakfast or brunch dish but can also be a delicious dessert or savory dinner.

❤️ Why You Will Love This Recipe

• It is a unique and delicious twist on a traditional breakfast.
• The Dutch baby pancake is light, fluffy, and incredibly satisfying.
• The combination of sausage, bacon, and eggs adds protein and savory flavor to these German pancakes.
• These puffy pancakes are easy to prepare and can be made in just one pan.
• It is a great meal option for feeding a crowd, as the recipe makes multiple servings.
• The presentation of the dish is impressive and looks beautiful on a brunch table.
• Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.

🥓 Ingredient Notes + Substitutions

These ingredients are easy to find at your local grocery store!

• All-purpose flour: This is the main ingredient for the Dutch baby pancake batter. You could substitute it with a gluten-free flour blend or whole wheat flour.
• Whole milk: Milk makes the pancake batter moist and creamy. You could substitute it with almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, or any other type of milk.
• Eggs: Eggs help bind the ingredients together and provide structure to the pancake. Room-temperature eggs are recommended for best results. You could use egg substitutes or egg whites if you prefer.
• Vanilla extract: Vanilla adds a sweet and fragrant flavor to the pancake batter. You could substitute it with another extract, such as almond or maple.
• Unsalted butter: Butter is used to grease the pan and add richness to the batter. You could substitute it with vegetable oil or cooking spray.
• Granulated sugar: Sugar adds sweetness to the pancake batter. You could use brown sugar or honey as a substitute.
• Sausage, bacon, and eggs: These are the toppings for the Dutch baby pancake. They add protein and savory flavors to the dish. You could omit them or substitute them with vegetarian or plant-based options.
• Maple syrup: Maple syrup is a classic topping for Dutch baby pancakes. It adds sweetness and complements the savory flavors of the toppings. You could substitute it with honey or fruit syrup.
• Other savory toppings: Some additional toppings you may like to add are parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, red onion, smoked salmon, dijon mustard, hot sauce, bell peppers, goat cheese, kosher salt and black pepper.
  

See the printable recipe card for exact measurements and the full list of ingredients.

🥞 How To Make A Savory Dutch Baby Pancake With Bacon

First, preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven to preheat.

While the oven is preheating, add flour, milk, eggs, salt, vanilla extract, and sugar to a blender. Blend on high speed for 15 seconds. Stop and scrape down the batter from the sides of your blender. Blend for another 5-10 seconds. The mixture should be smooth and clump free. It is very important that you do not over-blend the batter! If you don't have a blender, you can also use a food processor.

Place butter in the hot pan and swirl it around to ensure it coats the skillet. Pour batter into the skillet and swirl it around. Place in the hot oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until it turns golden brown and puffs up beautifully up the sides of the pan. Keep an eye on it through the oven door.

While the pancake is in the oven, start preparing your toppings. Cook the sausage on the stove over medium-high heat in a skillet until browned and cooked through. Remove the cooked sausage from the skillet and set it aside. If you have an air fryer, you can make Air Fryer Sausage.

In the same skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet to a plate lined with paper towel. Again, if you have an air fryer, you can make Air Fryer Bacon.

In the same skillet, cook the eggs how you like - I prefer a fried egg. Eggs should be made last so they are served nice and hot!

Remove the Dutch Baby from the oven once the pancake is nice and golden. Add your favorite toppings, such as cooked sausage, crispy bacon, and eggs, onto the pancake.

Serve the savory Dutch Baby Pancake immediately while hot. Drizzle it with maple syrup for a touch of sweetness if desired.

Enjoy!

💭 Expert Tips

• Preheat your oven and your cast iron skillet. This is important to ensure that the pancake bakes evenly and rises properly.
• Use room-temperature eggs. This will help the eggs blend better with the other ingredients and create a fluffier pancake.
• Be sure to mix the batter well. You want it to be smooth and free of lumps.
• Melt the butter in the hot skillet before adding the batter. This will help the pancake release from the pan easily after baking.
• Don’t open the oven door while the pancake is baking. This could cause the pancake to deflate and not rise properly.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat the pancake in the oven or microwave before serving.
  

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