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Crispy Savory Dutch Baby Recipe with Gruyere Chives and Prosciutto

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A quick and easy savory Dutch baby with crispy edges, melty Gruyere cheese, fresh chives, and salty prosciutto, perfect for brunch or a light dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (95 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 cup (100 g) Gruyere cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 4 thin slices prosciutto, roughly torn
  • 3 tablespoons (45 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet in the oven to heat for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk 3 large eggs until frothy. Slowly add 3/4 cup whole milk, then sift in 3/4 cup all-purpose flour. Whisk until smooth and free of lumps.
  3. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. The batter will be thin.
  4. Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven using oven mitts. Add 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter and swirl to coat the bottom and sides evenly.
  5. Immediately pour the batter into the hot, butter-coated skillet. Return the skillet to the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
  6. After 10 minutes of baking, quickly open the oven and sprinkle 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese evenly over the batter. Return to bake for the remaining 5 minutes.
  7. Once out of the oven, scatter torn prosciutto slices and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives on top. The residual heat will warm the prosciutto.
  8. Use a spatula to loosen the edges and transfer portions to plates. Serve immediately while edges are crispy and center is custardy.

Notes

Preheat the skillet thoroughly for crispy edges. Use room temperature eggs and milk for better puff. Add cheese halfway through baking to avoid burning. Serve immediately as Dutch babies deflate quickly. For extra crispiness, broil 1-2 minutes at the end but watch carefully to prevent burning. Can substitute flour with almond or gluten-free flour for gluten-free version, but texture will differ. Vegetarian option: omit prosciutto and add sautéed mushrooms or roasted cherry tomatoes.

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Keywords: Dutch baby, savory Dutch baby, Gruyere, chives, prosciutto, brunch recipe, crispy edges, easy Dutch baby

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