Cheddar and Chive Savory Dutch Baby

As delicious as a syrup-coated, chocolate-filled pancake can be, that much sugar can be tough on your stomach first thing in the morning. Instead, when I want to treat myself, I prefer decadent savory breakfast dishes like this Cheddar and Chive Savory Dutch Baby. The pancetta is reminiscent of everyone's favorite breakfast staple, bacon, but a bit more elevated. The salt from the pancetta tastes delicious with the cheddar cheese and chives. The heaviness of the dish is rounded out with the spicy arugula. Which, if you add enough in, you can safely convince yourself you're eating a salad!

Dutch baby ingredients - Dutch babies require few ingredients that just happen to be pantry staples. All you need to create this dutch baby is AP flour, whole milk, butter, eggs, salt, pepper, and corn starch

Toppings - this is where you take your dutch baby to the next level! As the name implies, I used cheddar cheese, chives, pancetta and arugula for this savory breakfast.

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. To get the dutch baby to bubble, you need both a hot oven and a hot skillet.
2. Cook the pancetta over medium heat on the stove top until crispy. Use the skillet that you are using to bake the dutch baby. Transfer the pancetta to a paper towel to drain the excess oil. Move the skillet to the oven to preheat for 5 minutes.
3. While the skillet is preheating, make the batter, combine the flour, eggs, 1 Tbs of butter, salt, pepper, and cornstarch to a blender. Blend until well combined and frothy. You can use a large bowl and a whisk or electric mixer if you prefer.
4. Take the skillet out of the oven and melt the remaining 2 tbs of butter in it. You want to brush it around the bottom and sides so that the pan is evenly coated. Pour in the batter and bake for 20 minutes
5. Remove from the oven and add the cheese and pancetta. Broil for 1 minute until the cheese is melted.
6. Finish by adding the chives and arugula. Serve and enjoy!

In the mood for something sweet alongside the savory dutch baby? I recommend whipping up my favorite Buckwheat Chai Spiced Scones

Need some more inspiration for what to add to your brunch buffet? try my Crispy Smash Potatoes with Bacon Aioli

Another breakfast staple that is always a hit at brunch is this easy Shakshouka