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    Mushroom Cheddar Dutch Baby {gluten-free}

    Published Jun 11, 2018

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    This savory cheddar dutch baby topped with golden mushrooms and wilted pea greens makes an easy weeknight meal or weekend brunch. Vegetarian and gluten-free. 

    delicious Mushroom Cheddar Dutch Baby {gluten-free}

    If anything is good for pounding humility into you permanently, it's the restaurant business. –Anthony Bourdain

    I've worked in kitchens since I was in high school. I waited tables through college. And my first job post-graduation was in a gluten-free wholesale bakery. I've never held an office job, never owned anything suit-like, just a chef's coat. I always thought that cooking seemed extremely glamorous. But it really wasn't. I read Kitchen Confidential when I first moved to San Francisco in the early 2000's and it helped me to see the restaurant world with open eyes.

    Mushrooms

    I never really fit into restaurants. I'm too slow, too sensitive. I dreamed of having a job where my technical proficiency wasn't measured by my speed. I thought cooking would be creative, but even as a pastry chef I was really just making the same things over and over again. It felt like manual labor. The pay was slightly above minimum wage and there were no tips, no benefits. Being a pastry chef had been my goal since I was little, but once I'd arrived, I realized there was no place else to go. I didn't have the drive to manage a larger team or join a union. The only way up was out.

    top down shot of Mushroom Cheddar Dutch Baby {gluten-free}

    Kitchen Confidential made me want to write my own memoir about the restaurant world. But I wanted to write it in my favorite genre – romantic comedy chick lit. This lead me to a writing class where the teacher suggested I start a blog about food and writing. I was only barely employed, working about 20 hours a week at a dysfunctional kitchen where the doors of the oven and refrigerators would literally fall off in my hands, the chef wanted me to conjure desserts out of the air rather than purchase ingredients, and one coworker would regularly place his hand on my belly and say "My baby in there." I couldn't find anything better. This was during the 2008 recession, so I felt lucky to have any work at all.

    I did start a blog, naming it after a term that Jay and I kicked around a bunch: Bojon – no job, backwards. It's lead to many great things. I have much to thank Anthony Bourdain for.

    plates of Mushroom Cheddar Dutch Baby {gluten-free}

    Bourdain had a special disdain for vegetarians, as did my coworkers at the aforementioned restaurant (I made them pasta with pesto and broccoli for lunch once and they refused to touch it). But I like to think that hearty dishes like this mushroom cheddar dutch baby can be a good gateway food for even the most rabid carnivores. I whipped it up with ingredients leftover from this quiche, so it's full of some of the same ingredients – good dairy and eggs from Organic Valley, and a medley of mushrooms cooked up in ghee, white wine, shallots, and herbs.

    The batter comes together quickly in a blender and it bakes into a puff of eggy, cheesy goodness in the heat of the oven, crispy on the outside with a custardy interior. Add the mushrooms and some wilted greens, and you have yourself a protein-packed vegetarian and gluten-free meal.

    slices of Mushroom Cheddar Dutch Baby {gluten-free}

    Vegetarians are the enemy of everything good and decent in the human spirit, an affront to all I stand for, the pure enjoyment of food. –Anthony Bourdain

    Rest in peace, Mr. Bourdain.

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    *Thanks for reading. For more Bojon Gourmet in your life, follow along on Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest, purchase my gluten-free cookbook Alternative Baker, or subscribe to receive new posts via email. And if you make this Gluten-Free Mushroom Cheddar Dutch Baby, I’d love to see. Tag your Instagram snaps @The_Bojon_Gourmet and  #bojongourmet.*

     

    Mushroom Cheddar Dutch Baby {gluten-free}
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    Mushroom Cheddar Dutch Baby {gluten-free}

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    Cheesy, savory, gluten-free goodness that works for dinner or brunch.
    Alanna Taylor-Tobin
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total: 35 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    Dutch Baby:

    • 4 large eggs
    • 1 cup (235 ml) whole milk
    • 1/4 cup

      (35 g) sweet white rice flour
(such as Mochiko)

    • 1/4 cup

      (30 g) millet flour
(such as Bob’s Red Mill)

    • 1/4 cup (25 g) GF oat flour (such as Bob’s Red Mill)
    • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
    • a few turns freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 cup (3 ½ ounces / 100 g) lightly packed grated sharp or extra-sharp cheddar cheese
    • 1 ½ tablespoons (22 ml) ghee (or butter)

    Topping:

    • 1 ½ tablespoons (22 ml) ghee (or butter)
    • 1 small shallot, peeled and diced
    • 8 ounces (225 g) mushrooms (I used a combination of king oyster, maitake, shiitake), cut into pretty pieces
    • 4 tablespoons (60 ml) white wine, rosé, or vegetable broth
    • a few pinches salt
    • 1 cup lightly packed pea greens or arugula
    • 2 tablespoons snipped chives
    • a squeeze of lemon juice
    • freshly ground black pepper

    Instructions

    • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425ºF. Have ready a heat-proof 9- or 10-inch skillet.
    • In the bowl of a blender, combine the eggs, milk, sweet rice, millet, and oat flours, salt, and pepper. Blend on medium-low until smooth, then add the cheese and pulse once or twice just to combine.
    • Heat the skillet in the oven for 5 minutes. Remove and add the ghee, coating only the bottom of the pan (leaving the sides ungreased will help the batter rise up the sides of the pan). Pour the batter into the hot pan and bake until puffed and golden, 20-25 minutes.
    • While the dutch baby bakes, heat the ghee in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender, adding the wine bit by bit if the pan looks dry, about 10 - 15 minutes. Toss in the pea greens to wilt, 2-3 minutes, then finish with chives, lemon, and pepper.

    Notes

    Variation: Sweet Dutch Baby
    Omit the cheese and pepper from the batter, adding the zest from ½ medium lemon and 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake as directed, topping with whatever you like (chia jam, fresh fruit, and greek yogurt are my personal favorites!)
     
    I prefer using ghee as the fat to cook both the mushrooms and the dutch baby due to its high smoke point and rich flavor, but feel free to swap in regular butter if you don't have any on hand; just keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
    I photographed this dutch baby with fresh pea greens, but they are tastier wilted in with the mushrooms as per the directions.
    Pea greens can be found at farmers markets in the spring, but arugula makes a perfect stand-in if none are available.
    The dutch baby base is adapted from the Apple Buckwheat Gruyere Puff Pancake in my book Alternative Baker.
    Leave the cheese out and it makes a dutchy that can swing sweet or savory.
    Nutritional values are based on one of four servings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 439kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 19gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 228mgSodium: 570mgPotassium: 444mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 805IUVitamin C: 3.8mgCalcium: 309mgIron: 2mg
    Making this? I'd love to see!Tag your snaps @The_Bojon_Gourmet and #bojongourmet!

    top down shot of Mushroom Cheddar Dutch Baby {gluten-free}

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    Comments

    1. Carissa Nelson | Spoonful of Easy says

      June 12, 2018 at 7:12 am

      This looks amazing -- I so join you in that I learned a lot in a restaurant, but was also absolutely too sensitive for that world! But a great learning, nonetheless. This recipe looks amazing -- thank you for sharing it!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        June 12, 2018 at 4:48 pm

        I'm glad to know it's not just me! I feel like I've really found my people here in the food blogging world. Thanks for the kind words! <3

        Reply
    2. Riddhima Nair says

      June 13, 2018 at 3:02 am

      This looks amazing, thanks for sharing the recipe. This mushroom cheddar dutch baby gluten-free is a great dish.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        June 16, 2018 at 11:19 am

        Aw thank you!

        Reply
    3. Christa Velbel says

      June 14, 2018 at 9:44 am

      We made this last night, only changing to substitute fresh spinach and arugula on top because we could not get any mi we made this last night, only changing to substitute fresh spinach and arugula on top because we could not get any microgreens. This is one of the most exciting vegetarian recipes I’ve come across in years! And I loved your sweet, thoughtful essay. Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        June 16, 2018 at 11:19 am

        Thanks so much for trying out the recipe and for the kind words. I'm glad it was a hit! :)

        Reply
    4. bella says

      June 15, 2018 at 12:27 pm

      I love the idea of this savory dutch baby! And those mushrooms are totally calling my name! Another amazing recipe Alanna!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        June 16, 2018 at 11:18 am

        Thanks lovely!

        Reply
    5. christiann koepke says

      June 16, 2018 at 10:19 pm

      This is absolutely what I want this weekend for breakfast! YUM.
      CK

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        June 18, 2018 at 11:28 am

        Aw thanks!

        Reply
    6. Janet Elsbach says

      June 17, 2018 at 5:22 am

      I love this post even if I hate the crap you had to endure. Your voice is sassy and wise and gentle and strong: you. And about that pancake. Going to make it rn. Xoo.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        June 18, 2018 at 11:28 am

        You angel. <3

        Reply
    7. Gabrielle @ Eyecandypopper says

      June 18, 2018 at 3:39 pm

      I didn't know much about Bourdain until I started watching Parts Unknown some years ago. I realize that I still don't know much about him, but I will truly miss him. He was a part of my life through his TV show. He made me travel more and eat more.
      On another note, this is exactly what I want to eat right now, and I might just make it! Gorgeous!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        June 18, 2018 at 7:31 pm

        I love that Anthony Bourdain inspired you to travel and eat more. I want to hear all about your adventures! Thanks for the sweet words about the dutchy and be sure to let me know if you try it. <3

        Reply
    8. Sarah @ Snixy Kitchen says

      June 18, 2018 at 4:30 pm

      Hehe but without that crappy job, we'd have nothing to joke about. Your baby in here.

      This looks hearty and delicious and I particularly want allll the mushrooms on top!

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        June 18, 2018 at 7:15 pm

        Ha, good point - we'd have very dull work days indeed. ;)

        Reply
    9. Vanessa says

      November 21, 2020 at 7:42 am

      This has become a Fall favorite and one of my friends now makes it regularly as well! It’s one of the best savory Dutchy recipes I’ve used. I also love your writing and this piece is no exception. I was gutted by loss of Bourdain but am grateful for sharing the planet with him for the time he chose to stay here.

      Reply
      • Alanna says

        November 22, 2020 at 5:20 pm

        That is so beautifully, I feel the same way about Bourdain. Thank you for reading my post and for trying the recipe. I'm so glad you like it. :)

        Reply

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