Description
Light and Buttery Popovers are a delightful addition to any meal, charming your guests with their airy texture and crispy exterior. This easy homemade popover recipe transforms simple ingredients into stunning puffs that rise beautifully in the oven. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dinner, these versatile treats can be enjoyed with butter, jam, or even savory fillings for an elegant twist. Impress your family and friends with this classic American side dish that’s sure to become a favorite at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk (lukewarm)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons melted butter (cooled slightly)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place a popover pan on a baking sheet in the lower rack.
- In a blender, combine eggs, lukewarm milk, and salt. Add flour and blend until smooth. Finally, blend in melted butter until frothy.
- Let the batter rest for 15 minutes while the oven heats.
- Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven and spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pour the rested batter into each well of the popover pan, filling almost to the top.
- Bake at 450°F for about 20 minutes without opening the oven door.
- Reduce heat to 350°F (do not open the door) and bake for another 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Pierce the tops with a knife to release steam before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popover (35g)
- Calories: 88
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg