In the words of the great Dale Cooper, “Nothing beats the taste sensation when maple syrup collides with ham”. (Gratuitous Twin Peaks quote). Ok, so it isn’t technically ham we’re talking about here but bacon (which is ham’s better looking and tasting cousin).
When my grandson spends the night he usually begins campaigning for a Dutch Baby for breakfast a few minutes after he walks in the door. I don’t blame him, they’re wonderful. One of my favorite food memories of my childhood is a Dutch Baby for breakfast or lunch. I hope he remembers my Dutch Babies and makes them for his grandchildren when he has them! Anyway, last weekend, he told me that we should combine his two favorite foods, bacon and Dutch Babies. This was the result.
The intersection of salty and sweet, crunchy and creamy in this recipe is nearly perfect in my opinion (and my grandson’s).
PrintMaple Glazed Bacon Dutch Baby
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 2/3 cup milk at room temperature
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 t vanilla
- 1/4 t cinnamon
- 1/8 t nutmeg
- 1/2 stick butter
- 4 slices of bacon
- 1/4 c real maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- Blend eggs in blender until frothy
- Add milk and blend for a few pulses
- Add sugar, flour, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg and blend thoroughly
- Place 10″ cast iron skillet in oven and add butter
- Watch until butter melts, then immediately add the pancake batter
- Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until puffed up and browned
- meanwhile:
- Brown bacon in large skillet over medium high heat until crispy
- Break into small pieces
- Add back to pan with maple syrup
- Warm and stir until bacon is covered in syrup
- Spread bacon mixture on top of Dutch Baby and serve!
Never heard of such but am glad that I have now.
This is such a great idea. You’ll have to have your grandson help you dream up recipe ideas more often.
Barbara,
I know! He’s pretty inventive for 8…
RMW
Oh my goodness but that sounds good. This breakfast treat isn’t known up here, but it soon will be – at least at my house. Lucky grandson.
Pondside,
Try it! It’s good plain or with apples (like Phyllis makes it).
RMW
My Dutch Baby is usually filled with fried apples, but this looks like a keeper. I’ll give it a try next weekend.
Thanks
OHHH…Fried apples – I’m trying that one!
I’ve only had sweet Dutch babys! What a genius idea RMW 😀 And I love a Twin Peaks quote!
Lorraine,
Never a bad time for a Twin Peaks quote!
RMW
Every time I see a Dutch Baby, I think of my mother. She adored them! She just sprinkled lemon juice and confectioners sugar on hers. She also made them with sausage…what a great combo that would be with your maple syrup! This is a must-try!
Barbara,
The idea of a sausage Dutch Baby is pretty appealing! I’m going to give it a try…
RMW