Light, Crisp Herbed Parmesan Dutch Baby
Light and airy in the center, but with crisp edges, this cheesy Parmesan and herb Dutch Baby is a brunch showstopper. It puffs up in the oven, yielding sky-high sides that are golden brown and crispy. I like to serve this with fruit, yogurt, and an omelette.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 337kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 8 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk, or heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
- 2 Tbsp chives or tarragon, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Flaky sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the wet and dry ingredients. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large bowl, whisk together the 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp AP flour, ½ tsp Kosher salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together the 8 eggs and ¾ cup milk or heavy cream. Whisk the eggs into the flour mixture until just combined, then stir in 2 Tbsp fresh thyme and 2 Tbsp chives or tarragon.
- Melt butter. Melt 6 Tbsp unsalted butter in a 12-inch cast-iron or other oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Continue to cook until the butter turns brown, 5 to 7 minutes; then swirl the skillet so the butter coats the bottom of the pan.
- Cook the dutch baby pancake. Pour the batter into the skillet, and scatter ¾ cup Parmesan cheese and a generous pinch or two of flaky sea salt over the top. Bake until the Dutch baby is puffed and golden, about 20 to 25 minutes. Baking it a little less gives a softer interior though less rise; baking it a little more gives you more puff and a drier interior.
- Serve immediately, garnished with thyme and chives!
Notes
- Make sure your oven rack is no higher than the middle position. If not, you will likely burn the top of the Dutch baby, as it puffs up significantly while baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 263mg | Sodium: 484mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 984IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 3mg
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