Savory Oven Pancake Recipe | Barbara Bakes (2024)

Published by Melissa on October 8, 2012 | Updated February 28, 2024 | 40 Comments

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Savory Oven Pancake Recipe | Barbara Bakes (1)

A savory version of a German (Dutch) Oven Pancake. Sort of acrossbetweena soufflé and an omelet with bacon, green onions and cheese.

My daughter thought this Savory Oven Pancake tasted a bit like Yorkshire pudding, and thought it would be even better made in muffin cups. My son thought it tasted like a crustless quiche. I thought it was a fantastic idea and a great way to change a sweet recipe to a savory recipe.

If you prefer savory over sweet, this recipe is for you. It’s a quick, delicious recipe that would be perfect any time of day.

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Savory Oven Pancake

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time25 minutes mins

Course: Eggs

Keyword: cooking, food, recipe

Servings: 2 -4 servings

Author: Barbara Schieving

Ingredients

⅓ cup butter
4 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 tablespoon green onions chopped
4 slices bacon crumbled
½ teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
3 thin slices of Gouda or similar easy melting cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425º.
Put the butter in a 12 inch cast iron (or other oven safe) skillet and place pan in the oven.
While the butter is melting, mix together eggs, milk, flour, green onions, 3 slices of crumbled bacon, salt and pepper in a large bowl. When the butter is melted, remove the pan from the oven, and pour in the batter.
Bake the oven pancake for 15-20 minutes or until the pancake is puffy and golden brown.Top with cheese and remaining crumbled bacon before serving.

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Jilli
November 04, 2023 at 2:53 pm

I have made these for years but we would let the kids top them with whatever toppings just like mini pizzas for them we would use broccoli carrots cauliflower different cheese bacon pepperoni asparagus we would do this at least once a week for dinner
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Lisa
October 13, 2012 at 5:42 am

Ooops..make that gouda..which pairs just as well with sweets 🙂
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Lisa
October 13, 2012 at 5:41 am

I’m used to seeing these dutch babies sweet..so the savory definitely sparked my interest! You can NEVER go wrong with bacon, cheese and onions! I’d even pour maple syrup on it or dust with powdered sugar. Onions are sweet when cooked and cheddar pairs wellwith sweet…well..apples..so there! 😉 Awesome choice!
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cindy
October 11, 2012 at 5:22 pm

I’ll have savory any day. We love omelets and German pancakes–it must be delicious.
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angela@spinachtiger
October 11, 2012 at 10:20 am

I just made my first sweet dutch baby pancake and loved it and I was wondering how a savory take would go. Now I know and it’s worth a try. Holiday breakfast time.
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Margaret
October 10, 2012 at 6:43 pm

A savory dutch baby. What a great idea. Have to try this one – soon!!!
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Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella
October 10, 2012 at 4:02 pm

I usually prefer savoury, especially for breakfast and this looks like a great alternative to poached or scrambled eggs or French toast mum! xxx
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Rocky Mountain Woman
October 10, 2012 at 3:07 pm

That is certainly a new take on an old favorite! I’m trying this one!
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Cheah
October 10, 2012 at 9:47 am

I would like to have this for my dinner ….. something different!
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Micha @ Cookin' Mimi
October 10, 2012 at 4:50 am

This looks delicious Barbara. Oven pancakes are one of my favorite quick dishes but I wouldn’t have thought to turn it savory instead of sweet.
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cookingrookie
October 10, 2012 at 2:27 am

I have to try this one. I’ve seen so many dutch pancake recently, and they all look great, but this savory version is something really special. Great pick for SRC!
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Lisa @ Sweet as Sugar Cookies
October 09, 2012 at 11:51 pm

I’ve never seen anything like this before. I’m all for it!
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Trisha
October 09, 2012 at 10:17 pm

Oh my, this looks yummy. We’d love something like this for breakfast over the weekend. Great choice!
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Cooking on a Dime
October 09, 2012 at 8:15 pm

This looks like it would be a delicious breakfast at my house! I do like the idea about muffin tins…
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Deborah
October 09, 2012 at 2:16 pm

I’ve never thought of doing a savory version – this sounds delicious!! Especially topped with gouda – yum!
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kelley
October 09, 2012 at 1:36 pm

I agree, this in muffin tins would be awesome!
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teresa
October 09, 2012 at 1:08 pm

i do prefer savory to sweet, this sounds so good!
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Angie@Angie's Recipes
October 09, 2012 at 9:40 am

I would love this for the dinner! Yummy!
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Susan
October 09, 2012 at 9:39 am

If your daughter thinks it tastes like Yorkshire pudding, I know I would love this! What a wonderful, savory oven pancake.
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Isabelle @ Crumb
October 09, 2012 at 6:13 am

I’ve had sweet Dutch babies a few times before, but I never thought to make a savoury version like this. The combo of bacon, green onion and Gouda looks amazing!
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