Spinach And Scallion Dutch Baby Food

SPINACH DUTCH BABY

Steps:

• Place 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet in a cold oven. Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk together the flour, milk, eggs, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Chop enough of the spinach to get 1/2 cup. Stir into batter. Pour batter into hot skillet. Bake for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes more or until puffed and golden. Remove and let stand 5 minutes. Top with roasted tomatoes (toss with olive oil and garlic; roast 5 minutes while Dutch baby cooks), wilted spinach, and crumbled bacon.

SPINACH AND SCALLION DUTCH BABY

Steps:

• Remove the top rack in the oven and preheat to 450°. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the spinach until wilted, about 1 minute. Drain and let cool. Squeeze the spinach dry and coarsely chop it.
• In a blender, mix the eggs, milk, flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt, 1/8 teaspoon of pepper and the nutmeg until smooth.
• In a 12-inch cast-iron skillet, melt the butter. Add the scallions and cook over moderate heat until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until heated through, about 1 minute; season with salt and pepper. Increase the heat to high and cook for 1 minute without stirring. Pour in the batter, sprinkle with the Parmesan and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden. Cut into wedges and serve hot or warm.
• MAKE AHEAD The Dutch baby can be baked up to 4 hours ahead; reheat in the skillet in a 425° oven for 5 minutes.

SPINACH DUTCH BABY

Steps:

• Place olive oil in a large skillet in a cold oven. Preheat oven to 425.
• Meanwhile, whisk together flour, milk, eggs, salt, and pepper.
• Stir in chopped spinach.
• Pour batter into a hot skillet. Bake 20 minutes.
• Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake 5 minutes or until puffed and golden.
• Let stand 5 minutes.
• Top with roasted cherry tomatoes, wilted spinach, and garlic (Toss with olive oil and garlic and roast 5 minutes while the Dutch baby cooks).