Best 5 Lemon Pepper Popovers Recipes

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Lemon pepper popovers are a delightful and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. These popovers are made with a simple batter that is flavored with lemon zest and black pepper, and they are baked in a muffin tin until they are golden brown and puffed up. The result is a light and airy bread with a slightly tangy and peppery flavor. This article provides three different recipes for lemon pepper popovers, so you can find the perfect one for your taste and dietary needs. The first recipe is a classic lemon pepper popover recipe that is made with all-purpose flour, eggs, milk, butter, lemon zest, and black pepper. The second recipe is a gluten-free lemon pepper popover recipe that is made with almond flour, tapioca flour, eggs, milk, butter, lemon zest, and black pepper. The third recipe is a vegan lemon pepper popover recipe that is made with plant-based milk, eggs, butter, lemon zest, and black pepper. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in about 30 minutes. So what are you waiting for? Try one of these delicious lemon pepper popover recipes today!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON, PEPPER, AND THYME POPOVERS



Lemon, Pepper, and Thyme Popovers image

Categories     Bread     Milk/Cream     Egg     Herb     Bake     Lemon     Winter     Thyme     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 large or 9 medium popovers

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 cup minus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Generously grease six 2/3-cup popover tins or nine 1/2-cup muffin tins.
  • In a bowl whisk together eggs, milk, and water and add butter in a stream whisking zest, pepper, and 1 teaspoon thyme into batter. Add flour and salt and whisk mixture until combined well but still slightly lumpy. Divide batter among tins, sprinkle remaining teaspoon thyme over popovers and bake in lower third of oven 45 minutes. Cut a slit about 1/2 inch long on top of each popover with a small sharp knife and bake 10 minutes more.

BLACK PEPPER-ASIAGO POPOVERS



Black Pepper-Asiago Popovers image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups milk, warmed
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for the muffin cups
1/3 cup shredded Asiago cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat a 12-cup muffin pan in a 425 degrees F oven for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs, milk and melted butter. Whisk in the flour and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper; let rest 10 minutes.
  • Generously brush 8 of the muffin cups with the vegetable oil. Fill the 8 cups with the batter and top with the cheese. Bake 20 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and bake until the tops are browned and puffed, 14 to 18 minutes.

LEMON-PEPPER POPOVERS



Lemon-Pepper Popovers image

Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Bread     Brunch     Side     Bake     Picnic     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Potluck     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 popovers

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup water
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Equipment:
a popover pan with 6 (2/3-cup) cups (see cooks' note, below)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in lower third. Generously butter popover cups.
  • Whisk together milk, water, eggs, and zest in a bowl, then whisk in butter. Add flour, salt, and pepper and whisk until batter is combined well but still slightly lumpy.
  • Divide batter among popover cups and sprinkle tops with additional pepper as garnish. Bake until puffed and golden, about 40 minutes. Cut a slit about 1/2-inch long in top of each popover with a small sharp knife, then bake 5 minutes more.

POPOVERS



Popovers image

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.

LEMON POPOVERS WITH PECAN HONEY BUTTER



Lemon Popovers with Pecan Honey Butter image

My mom passed this recipe down to me many years ago. We love the delicate lemon flavor with the pecan honey butter. The popovers are a nice addition to any dinner, but they're especially delicious at breakfast with a bowl of fruit and yogurt. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons finely chopped toasted pecans, divided
3/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
6 tablespoons butter, softened
6 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk until blended. Whisk in flour and salt until smooth (do not overbeat). Stir in 3 tablespoons pecans, lemon zest and lemon juice., Generously grease a 6-cup popover pan with nonstick spray; fill cups half full with batter. Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350° (do not open oven door). Bake until deep golden brown, 10-15 minutes longer (do not underbake)., Meanwhile, combine butter, honey and remaining 2 tablespoons pecans. Immediately remove popovers from pan to a wire rack. Pierce side of each popover with a sharp knife to let steam escape. Serve immediately with pecan honey butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 18g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh lemon zest and black pepper. The fresher the ingredients, the more flavorful your popovers will be.
  • Be sure to preheat your oven before baking the popovers. This will help them to rise properly.
  • Don't open the oven door while the popovers are baking. This will cause them to collapse.
  • Let the popovers cool slightly before serving. This will help them to hold their shape better.

Conclusion:

Lemon pepper popovers are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast treat. They are perfect for brunch or a special occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a light and fluffy popover that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a new breakfast recipe, give lemon pepper popovers a try.

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