Chef John’s Popovers

     

They’re crusty on the outside and tender on the inside. Popovers are a fun and flavorful dinner roll to add to the holiday table.

Original recipe makes 8 popovers

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
cooking spray
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    30 mins

  • READY IN

    40 mins

Directions

  1. Grease a 6-tin muffin pan with butter and cooking spray.
  2. Whisk eggs, milk, flour, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl until smooth. Pour batter into each muffin tin, filling to about 3/4 of the way up the sides. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of grated Cheddar cheese atop each popover.
  3. Place pan in a cold oven. Heat to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and bake until puffed and well-browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 111 kcal
Carbohydrates: 13.5 g
Cholesterol: 61 mg
Fat: 4.2 g
Fiber: 0.4 g
Protein: 4.7 g
Sodium: 199 mg