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Savory Dutch Baby with Gouda and Crispy Prosciutto

Cathy Roma Published: Mar 17, 2021

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Elevate breakfast for dinner with a savory dutch baby puffed, golden, and teeming with aged gouda and crispy prosciutto.
Elevate breakfast for dinner with a savory dutch baby puffed, golden, and teeming with aged gouda and crispy prosciutto.
A dutch baby in a cast iron skillet with the handle wrapped in a gray linen towel.

Let’s woo and impress for dinner with this savory dutch baby with gouda and crispy prosciutto. Does that very large mouthful overwhelm you? Stop right there. A dutch baby is seriously easier and more forgiving than your basic omelette.

I PROMISE. There are a few necessary tips (scroll below), but once you master the dutch baby there’s no going back.

Puffed and eggy. Flavored with your favorites. There is no wrong way to whip up a savory dutch baby for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Tricks of the trade? Well yep, there’s a couple.

First, blend those eggs with the flour to ensure a smooth batter. And by blend, I mean BLEND. I love my handy immersion blender for this task, but your regular blender is perfectly fine with just an added hair of clean up.

Overhead shot of a dutch baby with a slice cut out and served on a plate.

Also, get yourself a durable, oven-friendly pan (no plastic or teflon please!) and I can’t recommend cast iron enough. You need to get that pan scorching hot and swirl in some butter before you add that perfectly blended egg mix.

Trust me here. These simple steps mean a golden (non-sticking) exterior and that glorious puff that is a dutch baby signature.

A slice of a savory dutch baby on a small plate with parsley scattered around.

So, what makes this savory dutch baby recipe special?

This dutch baby recipe is a dream because first and foremost it is flavor focused. That’s right…eggs and flour, while puffed and pretty, can be downright bland. That’s why we’re bringing in ALL. OF. THE. FLAVOR.

Herbs, seasonings, aged gouda, and crispy, salty prosciutto. It’s umami on fire with a punch of grassy, fresh herbs.

A dutch baby in a cast iron skillet with the handle wrapped in a gray linen towel.

Vegetarian? Replace the prosciutto with roasted mushrooms.

No aged gouda available? Try an aged manchego or even an extra sharp cheddar.

Once you nail the technique, the adaptations are endless. If you’re a savory fan, start here and give this recipe a go as written. I (and my thighs) promise you that I have done all of the heavy lifting in recipe testing and this one is a keeper! Enjoy!

Let’s make a Savory Dutch Baby with Gouda and Crispy Prosciutto

Step by steep photos showing how to make Savory Dutch Baby with Gouda and Crispy Prosciutto. Lay the prosciutto on a lined sheet tray (1), bake until crispy (2), whisk the ingredients for the dutch baby (3), melt the butter in the hot pan (4), pour iin the gg mixture (5), bake until puffed and golden. (6).
  1. Lay the prosciutto on a lined baking sheet.
  2. Bake until crispy and crumble.
  3. Blend the eggs and flour. Whisk in the remaining ingredients.
  4. Heat an oven-safe pan in a hot oven. Add the butter, melt, and swirl.
  5. Pour in the egg mixture.
  6. Bake until puffed and golden. Top as desired and serve hot.
A savory dutch baby all puffed from the oven and served with crispy prosciutto and gouda.

Tips for success

  • An immersion blender or regular blender are the ideal tools for mixing the eggs with the flour. The opposite of pancake batter, a dutch baby is all about a silky smooth egg base.
  • Yes, put the skillet in the oven to get hot before you pour the egg mixture in. This is going to give us a good crust and puff!
  • The butter should be melted, but not burnt before you add the egg mixture. If it burns, don’t waste those eggs! Pour it out and start again.
  • Don’t love these toppings? Make it your own! Change up the herbs, toppings or cheese. This is a truly versatile dish.
A slice of dutch baby cut out and served on a small plate.

More exciting egg dishes!

  • Skillet Baked Eggs
  • Ham, Egg Cheese Breakfast Pizza
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  • Ham and Egg Muffin Cups
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Overhead shot of a dutch baby with a slice cut out and served on a plate.
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Savory Dutch Baby with Gouda and Crispy Prosciutto in a cast iron skillet.
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Savory Dutch Baby with Gouda and Crispy Prosciutto
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

Elevate breakfast for dinner with a savory dutch baby puffed, golden, and teeming with aged gouda and crispy prosciutto.

Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dutch baby
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 355 kcal
Author: Cathy Roma | What Should I Make For…
Ingredients
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter cut into four pieces
  • 4 oz prosciutto,
  • 8 eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • a few turn of black pepper
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 5 oz aged gouda, shaved or crumbled, divided (about 1 cup)
  • 1/4 cup chives, minced (reserve 1 Tbsp for garnish)
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced (reserve 1 Tbsp for garnish)
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a sheet tray with parchment paper. Lay the prosciutto slices in a single layer.

    Prosciutto ready for the oven for a savory dutch baby.
  2. Place both trays in the oven and roast for a about 10-12 mins, flipping the prosciutto slices once. Allow the prosciutto to cool slightly and crumble.

    Prosciutto crispy out of the oven for a savory dutch baby.
  3. Blend the eggs with the milk, salt, pepper, and flour with an immersion blender or in a blender.

    Eggs and flour mixed up for a savory dutch baby.
  4. Add HALF of the prosciutto, HALF of the gouda, and the herbs (reserving some for garnish) and whisk until combined.

    Savory dutch baby ingredients mixed in a bowl.
  5. Increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F and and place a 12-inch oven-proof skillet in the oven (I love cast iron for this dish). Add the butter to the hot pan in the oven and let it cook until hot, bubbling, and just beginning to brown (this will take less than a minute). Swirl the butter in the pan so it completely coats the bottom and sides of the pan.

    Butter melting in the pan for a dutch baby.
  6. Pour in the egg mixture and bake for about 25 mins, until puffed, golden and cooked through.

    All the ingredients for a savory dutch baby in a cast iron skillet ready for the oven.
  7. Slice and serve hot topped with the remaing gouda, crispy prosciutto, and herbs.

    Savory Dutch Baby with Gouda and Crispy Prosciutto in a cast iron skillet.
Recipe Notes
  • An immersion blender or regular blender are the ideal tools for mixing the eggs with the flour. The opposite of pancake batter, a dutch baby is all about a silky smooth egg base.
  • Yes, put the skillet in the oven to get hot before you pour the egg mixture in. This is going to give us a good crust and puff!
  • The butter should be melted, but not burnt before you add the egg mixture. If it burns, don’t waste those eggs! Pour it out and start again.
  • Don’t love these toppings? Make it your own! Change up the herbs, toppings or cheese. This is a truly versatile dish.
Nutrition Facts
Savory Dutch Baby with Gouda and Crispy Prosciutto
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Fat 25g38%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Cholesterol 225mg75%
Sodium 704mg31%
Potassium 187mg5%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 775IU16%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 271mg27%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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About Cathy Roma

My food philosophy is simple: everything in moderation. Sweet, savory, healthy, decadent…food, like life, is all about balance. I rely on my background as a trained chef/mom to create family-friendly recipes that will inspire you to cook, not complicate your life.

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