"Tadpole in the Hole" - Breakfast Sausage and Kale Dutch Baby

"Tadpole in the Hole" - Breakfast Sausage and Kale Dutch Baby
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    45 mins
  • SERVING
    2 People
  • VIEWS
    13

These delightful, individual Dutch Babies transform the classic 'toad-in-the-hole' into a sophisticated breakfast or brunch. Savory breakfast sausages nestled within a fluffy, kale-infused batter create a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    50 g
  • Cholesterol
    257 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    30 g
  • Saturated Fat
    13 g
  • Sodium
    1914 mg
  • Fat
    33 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Prepare the Kale (5-10 minutes): Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the kale and blanch until the leaves just begin to soften. Immediately transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Drain well, squeezing out excess moisture, and roughly chop. You should have approximately 1/2 cup.

02

Step

Sear the Sausages (5 minutes): Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the sausage links on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.

03

Step

Prepare Baking Dishes: Grease two 9-ounce baking dishes with the butter or sausage fat remaining in the skillet.

04

Step

Whisk the Batter (5 minutes): In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, eggs, maple syrup, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk until well combined. Stir in the chopped kale.

05

Step

Assemble and Bake (25 minutes): Ladle the batter into the prepared baking dishes, ensuring it's about 1/2 inch deep. Arrange the sausage links on top of the batter.

06

Step

Bake (25 minutes): Place the dishes in a cold oven. Turn the heat to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C) and bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until the Dutch Babies are puffed and golden brown. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

For a vegetarian option, substitute the breakfast sausage with vegetarian sausage or sautéed mushrooms.
A touch of nutmeg in the batter adds warmth and complexity.
Feel free to experiment with other greens like spinach or chard in place of kale.
These Dutch Babies are best served immediately, as they tend to deflate slightly as they cool.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 4 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Jaqueline Barton

    My kids even loved it, and they usually hate kale!

  • Andres Glover

    This recipe is amazing! The kale adds such a nice touch.

  • Julianne Hahn

    I love how easy this is to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover sausage.

  • Veronica Heidenreich

    I added a little bit of parmesan cheese to the batter, and it was delicious!

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