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Savory Ham and Cheese Dutch Baby

Breakfast-for-dinner up front: eggs and spinach are freshest early, and everything on the plate is easy to pick apart.

Total time
30 min
Serves
4
Est. cost
$13
kid friendlyvegetarian
Illustration of Savory Ham and Cheese Dutch Baby
Illustration, not a photo of the finished dish

Ingredients

For 4 servings

Dairy & eggs

  • egg6
  • whole milk1 cup
  • butter4 tbsp
  • shredded cheddar1 ½ cup

Pantry & grains

  • all-purpose flour1 cup

Meat & poultry

  • diced ham8 oz

Produce

  • baby spinach5 oz
  • cherry tomato1 package

Spices

  • salt1 tsp

Method

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 425°F and put a 12-inch ovenproof skillet in it with 3 tbsp butter for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Blend 4 eggs, milk, flour and salt until smooth.

  3. 3

    Pour batter into the hot buttery skillet, scatter ham and 1 cup cheddar on top.

  4. 4

    Bake 16 to 18 minutes until puffed and deeply golden.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, wilt half the spinach in 1 tbsp butter over medium heat for 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Scramble the remaining 2 eggs softly with the last 1/2 cup cheese.

  7. 7

    Serve wedges with spinach, scrambled eggs and tomatoes on the side.

Kitchen note

Leftover ham and spinach go into the fried rice later this week.

Approximate per serving: 560 calories, 32g protein. These are estimates, not lab-tested nutrition facts.

Cost is an estimate at typical US supermarket prices; staples like oil, salt and spices are counted at a few cents.

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