Chef John's Bacon and Asparagus Dutch Baby Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pancake Recipes. (Chef John's Bacon and Asparagus Dutch Baby Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Chef John's Bacon and Asparagus Dutch Baby Recipe

Ingredients

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

Chunky Monkey Pancakes

Breakfast and Brunch

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Pour batter into pan in a circular motion.

Step 5

Bake in preheated oven until browned and puffed 12 to 13 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Bacon and Asparagus Dutch Baby Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 287.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 17.5g 35%

Carbohydrates: 16.3g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 1.2g 5%

Sugars: 3g

Fat: 16.8g 26%

Saturated Fat: 5.8g 29%

Cholesterol: 167mg 56%

Vitamin A Iu: 583.9IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.2mg 48%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 2.7mg 5%

Folate: 67.1mcg 17%

Calcium: 192.1mg 19%

Iron: 2.5mg 14%

Magnesium: 26.2mg 9%

Potassium: 292.2mg 8%

Sodium: 906.7mg 36%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 31%

Calories From Fat: 151.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.