Best 10 Basic Popover Recipes

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Popovers are a delightful and versatile baked good that are sure to impress. Made with a simple batter of eggs, milk, flour, and butter, popovers rise high in the oven, creating a crisp, golden-brown exterior and a light, airy interior. They can be enjoyed plain or filled with a variety of sweet or savory fillings. This article features three delectable popover recipes: a classic popovers recipe, a savory bacon and cheese popovers recipe, and a sweet cinnamon sugar popovers recipe. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast, a fun snack, or a unique side dish, these popover recipes have something for everyone.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BASIC POPOVERS



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Provided by Alton Brown

Time 50m

Yield 6 large popovers

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus 1 teaspoon for the pan
4 3/4 ounces all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup whole milk, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Grease a 6-cup popover pan with the 1 teaspoon of butter.
  • Combine the 1 tablespoon of butter, the flour, salt, eggs and milk in a food processor or blender and process for 30 seconds.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the cups of the popover pan, filling each one-third to one-half full. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 40 minutes, taking care not to open the oven door. Remove the popovers to a cooling rack and pierce each one in the top with a knife to allow steam to escape. Serve warm.

POPOVERS



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There are three secrets to great popovers: Make sure the pan is hot before you pour in the batter, fill each section not more than half full and no peeking while they're in the oven!

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 popovers

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus softened butter for greasing pans
1 1/2 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups milk, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Generously grease aluminum popover pans or Pyrex custard cups with softened butter. You'll need enough pans to make 12 popovers. Place the pans in the oven for exactly 2 minutes to preheat. Meanwhile, whisk together the flour, salt, eggs, milk, and melted butter until smooth. The batter will be thin. Fill the popover pans less than half full and bake for exactly 30 minutes. Do not peek.

BASIC POPOVER



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 large popovers

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus 1 teaspoon room temperature for pan
4 3/4 ounces all-purpose flour, approximately 1 cup
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup whole milk, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Grease a 6-cup popover pan with the 1 teaspoon of butter.
  • Place all of the ingredients into a food processor or blender and process for 30 seconds. Divide the batter evenly between the cups of the popover pan, each should be about 1/3 to 1/2 full. Bake on the middle rack of the oven for 40 minutes. Remove the popovers to a cooling rack and pierce each in the top with a knife to allow steam to escape. Serve warm.

FOOLPROOF POPOVERS



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Bake Melissa d'Arabian's recipe for hollow, golden Foolproof Popovers from Ten Dollar Dinners in a muffin tin for the perfect accompaniment to a Sunday roast.

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 8 popovers

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons melted butter, divided
2 eggs
1 cup milk, warmed for 30 seconds in the microwave (should be lukewarm to warm)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Special equipment: muffin tin
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Using a pastry brush, coat 8 muffin cups with 1 tablespoon of the melted butter and put the tin in the oven for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the eggs in a blender until light yellow. Add the warmed milk and blend. Add the flour, salt and remaining melted butter, and blend until smooth. Pour the batter into the warmed muffin tin and return it to the oven to bake until golden, about 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve warm.

EASY POPOVERS



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Popovers make even an inexpensive meal fun and special, assures Lourdes Dewick of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon shortening
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Using 1/2 teaspoon shortening for each cup, grease the bottom and sides of six 6-oz. custard cups or the cups of popover pan. If using custard cups, place on a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , In a small bowl, beat eggs; blend in milk and butter. Beat in flour and salt until smooth (do not overbeat). , Fill cups half full. Bake at 450° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 30 minutes longer or until very firm. Remove from the oven and prick each popover to allow steam to escape. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

POPOVERS



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A light and airy favorite bread treat. Serve piping hot and enjoy!

Provided by Christy

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Popovers and Yorkshire Pudding Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease and flour six 6-ounce custard cups.
  • In a medium bowl beat eggs slightly, Beat in flour, milk and salt until just smooth; being careful not to overbeat. Fill custard cups 1/2 full.
  • Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Decrease oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake for 20 minutes more. Immediately remove from cups and serve piping hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 65.3 mg, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 234.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

EASY AND DELICIOUS CRUSTY POPOVERS



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I grew up with these buttery popovers served with homemade turkey noodle soup. Very easy to make and tasty. DO NOT open the oven until done!

Provided by Rebecca Cartwright

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Popovers and Yorkshire Pudding Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, melted - divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Put 12-cup muffin tin in oven to preheat as well.
  • Beat eggs and milk together in a bowl with an electric hand mixer. Add flour and salt; continue beating into smooth batter.
  • Put about 3/4 teaspoon butter into each muffin tin and carefully spread butter up sides of each cup. Quickly divide batter among prepared cups.
  • Bake until popovers are risen well and browned, 30 to 35 minutes. Do not open the oven during baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.4 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 71.3 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 246.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

SIMPLE POPOVERS



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Popovers have never been easier than with this simple, four-ingredient recipe.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 eggs
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Generously grease 6-cup popover pan or six 6-ounce custard cups.
  • Beat eggs slightly in medium bowl. Beat in remaining ingredients just until smooth (do not overbeat). Fill cups about 1/2 full.
  • Bake 20 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Bake about 20 minutes longer or until deep golden brown. Immediately remove from cups. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg

POPOVERS



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See our step-by-step guide to making popovers, and try all of our popover variations: Gruyere-Thyme Popovers, Dark Chocolate Popovers, Chive Popovers, Cinnamon Sugar Popovers, Bacon and Black Pepper Popovers, and Orange Popovers.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 6 large popovers or 10 small popovers

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 cups whole milk, room temperature
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
Vegetable-oil nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • If eggs and milk are cold, before combining, submerge whole eggs in warm water 10 minutes and heat milk until just warm. Preheat oven to 450 degrees with a nonstick popover pan on rack in lowest position.
  • After you have combined eggs and milk in a large bowl, whisk together until very frothy. This should only take about 1 minute. Have the flour and salt measured out and ready to go.
  • Add flour and salt to egg mixture. We tested out a blender and an electric stand mixer when making the batter, but concluded that whisking by hand produces the most tender, airy popovers.
  • Whisk flour and salt into egg mixture just until batter is the consistency of heavy cream with some small lumps remaining. See those air bubbles? They are what will cause the popovers to rise.
  • Remove popover pan from oven and coat with cooking spray. If you prefer a standard muffin tin, only coat (and fill) the outer cups; they get better circulation in the oven. (Also, reduce baking time by 5 minutes.)
  • Fill popover cups about three-quarters full with batter. Bake 20 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Continue to bake until golden brown and dry to the touch, about 20 minutes more.
  • Popovers lose their crunch if they linger in the pan, so turn them out on a wire rack immediately and poke a small opening in the side of each with a paring knife to let the steam escape. Serve right away.

BASIC POPOVERS



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You may need to make these popovers in batches. If not serving immediately, poke a small hole in each to release steam. The popovers hold up surprisingly well; reheat just before serving.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 cups whole milk
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon coarse salt
6 large eggs, lightly whisked
Unsalted butter, softened, for pans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Whisk together milk, flour, and salt. Whisk in eggs. (Mixture will be lumpy.)
  • Heat two 6-cup popover pans in oven for 5 minutes, then quickly brush cups generously with butter. Fill each cup a little more than halfway with batter. Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Turn out popovers, and serve warm.

Tips:

  • Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to cook the popovers.
  • Do not open the oven door during baking, as this will cause the popovers to collapse.
  • Serve popovers immediately after baking, as they will quickly deflate.

Conclusion:

Basic popovers are a classic breakfast or brunch dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these light and airy pastries that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you are serving them with butter and jam, gravy, or your favorite soup, popovers are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy breakfast or brunch dish, give popovers a try. You won't be disappointed!

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