Best 6 Chef Johns Popovers Recipes

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Calling all bread lovers! Get ready to embark on a delightful culinary adventure with popovers, the irresistible treats that are as light and airy as clouds. These hollow rolls, also known as Yorkshire pudding, are a delightful combination of crispy exteriors and soft, eggy interiors, making them perfect for any occasion. Dive into the world of popovers with our comprehensive guide, where you'll find a collection of mouthwatering recipes to satisfy every palate. From classic popovers to savory variations like bacon and cheddar or spinach and feta, our recipes cater to diverse tastes and preferences. Unleash your inner baker and let the heavenly aroma of popovers fill your kitchen as you create these delightful treats. Whether you're hosting a brunch, a special dinner, or simply craving a comforting snack, our popover recipes will leave you and your loved ones amazed.

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CHEF JOHN'S POPOVERS



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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.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Popovers and Yorkshire Pudding Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
cooking spray
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Grease a 6-tin muffin pan with butter and cooking spray.
  • 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.
  • 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 Facts : Calories 111.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 54.9 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 198.8 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

TRADITIONAL POPOVERS



Traditional Popovers image

This recipe is for traditional popovers. They can be served plain, but my family prefers them with raspberry butter.

Provided by J MILLER

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Popovers and Yorkshire Pudding Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Spray a popover pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place pan on center rack of oven and preheat for 2 minutes.
  • Blend flour, salt, eggs, milk, and melted butter until it looks like heavy cream, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Cut chilled butter into 6 even pieces. Place 1 piece of butter in each cup and place pan back in oven until butter is bubbly (about 1 minute).
  • Fill each cup half full with batter and bake 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.8 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 111.5 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 149.8 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

POPOVERS



Popovers image

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



Easy and Delicious Crusty Popovers image

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

BLUE CHEESE POPOVERS



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I'm very excited to show you this new, and possibly slightly improved, popover recipe. While we may have tweaked the ingredient amounts a little bit, we are still going to be using our foolproof, cold-oven method for making these. The reason this technique is so fun to use, is that it's literally the opposite of everything every popover expert says you should do.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Popovers and Yorkshire Pudding Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 cups whole milk, at room temperature
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
nonstick vegetable oil cooking spray
½ cup crumbled blue cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk eggs, salt, cayenne, milk, oil, and flour together in a large measuring cup or mixing bowl just until blended.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow to rest for 1 hour on the counter, or in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours, up to overnight.
  • Grease 14 nonstick muffin cups with butter, and then mist with cooking spray.
  • Whisk the batter for a few seconds and fill each prepared muffin cup 4/5 full. Sprinkle each evenly with blue cheese.
  • Place the muffin pans into a cold oven with a drip pan set underneath. Set the heat to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Bake in the oven until popovers are well browned and fully puffed, about 30 to 35 minutes. Poke each popover with a knife to allow steam to escape. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 75.7 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 243.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

TRADITIONAL YORKSHIRE PUDDING



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As legend has it, Yorkshire puddings were traditionally cooked in a pan of fat, at the bottom of a hearth, underneath a large piece of roasting beef. The smoky heat from the fire, along with all the other goodness dripping into the pan from the meat, must've made for quite a delicious pastry. Though limited by modern ovens, we can still come close to the original by using real rendered beef fat, without which you're just eating a popover.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Popovers and Yorkshire Pudding Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large eggs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
⅞ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
¾ cup melted beef fat

Steps:

  • Whisk eggs and salt together in a bowl until light and frothy. Whisk in flour and milk until smooth and lump-free; batter will be thin and barely coat the back of a spoon.
  • Transfer batter to a 4-cup measuring cup and chill in the refrigerator, at least 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Fill each cup of a 12-cup nonstick muffin tin with 1 tablespoon melted beef fat; use your finger to grease the sides and tops of the cups. Place the muffin tin on a baking sheet.
  • Heat in the preheated oven on the middle rack until fat is smoking hot, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and fill each muffin cup halfway full with batter.
  • Bake pudding in the preheated oven until browned and fully puffed, about 25 minutes more. Remove from the oven and immediately poke a hole in the center of each to release steam. Serve hot, warm, or room-temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 81.5 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 198.2 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality muffin tin: A heavy-duty muffin tin will help your popovers rise evenly and prevent them from sticking.
  • Preheat your oven: Make sure your oven is fully preheated before you put the popovers in. This will help them rise quickly and evenly.
  • Don't open the oven door: Once you put the popovers in the oven, don't open the door until they are done. This will help them rise properly.
  • Let the popovers cool slightly: Once the popovers are done, let them cool slightly in the muffin tin before you remove them. This will help them hold their shape.
  • Serve the popovers immediately: Popovers are best served warm, so eat them as soon as you can after they are done.

Conclusion:

Chef John's popovers are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch treat. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create light and fluffy popovers that are perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or brunch dish, give Chef John's popovers a try. You won't be disappointed!

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