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Ham, egg and spinach Dutch baby
by Rachel Phipps

A savoury twist on the classic (and usually sweet) Dutch baby pancake, this version is packed with protein and nutrients.

Each serving provides 615 kcal, 42g protein, 38g carbohydrates (of which 4g sugars), 32g fat (of which 13g saturates), 2.5g fibre and 2.7g salt.

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