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Swedish Oven Pancake by CampingForFoodies features two slices of a golden-brown, oven-baked puffed pancake on a blue camping plate. One slice is topped with red salsa for a savory version of the recipe, the other slice is topped with melting butter and maple syrup. A glass syrup bottle is over the plate glistening in sunshine. Bright red strawberries garnish the bottom of the plate.

Swedish Oven Pancake Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6
Author: Kim Hanna
Camping For Foodies Breakfast Camping Recipes: This recipe is quick to prep and makes a great brunch meal.
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound bacon cut into 1/4 inch pieces (use thick, high quality bacon)
  • 6 large eggs beaten
  • 2 cups milk

Dry Ingredients Can Be Measured & Mixed At Home

  • 1 cup flour all purpose
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Toppings

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup Alternative topping: Make savory by adding salsa and hot sauce

Instructions

  • Prepare ingredients as directed.
  • Prepare campfire coals or charcoal briquettes for baking at 350 degrees F. (25 coals total = 17 top of lid / 8 bottom below oven). A conventional or RV oven may also be used with an oven proof dish like a cast iron skillet, pan or glass casserole dish.
  • Place all coals under the oven to create bottom-only heat, with a standard-depth 12-inch cast iron Dutch oven, fry the bacon until it is crisp, about 15 minutes.
  • While bacon is crisping, in a large bowl, using a whisk by hand, blend the eggs, milk, flour, sugar and salt until the eggs are fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Set the egg mixture aside.
  • When the bacon is crispy, pour batter mixture into the pot over the bacon and grease. (Just before pouring, blend eggs again if the mixture separated.)
  • Place lid on the oven and arrange coals for baking at 350 F degrees, leave 8 coals under the bottom of the oven and transfer 17 coals to the top of the lid.
  • Bake until the pancake is puffed-up and a nice golden brown color, about 30-40 minutes. It will have a soufflé-like look and a creamy consistency. See Note # 1.
  • Remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes.
  • Slice and serve hot topped with butter and syrup for a traditional sweet flavor. Alternative topping: Serve with prepared salsa for a savory flavor.

Notes

  1. Use a Dutch oven lid lifter to turn the oven and lid 1/4 turns in opposite directions for even baking, every 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 726kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 229mg | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 603IU | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 2mg