Chef John's Cheddar Popovers
Chef John's Cheddar Popovers bake up tall with shattering, golden shells and a custardy, egg-rich center. A hint of cayenne adds gentle warmth while melted Cheddar lends a savory finish, making them perfect alongside roast dinners, holiday spreads, or as an impressive brunch bread.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Coat a 6-cup muffin pan with butter and cooking spray.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, flour, salt, and cayenne pepper until smooth. Pour the batter into each muffin cup, filling them to about three-quarters up the sides. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of grated Cheddar cheese on top of each popover.
- 3
Put the pan into a cold oven. Set the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and bake, without opening the oven, until puffed and well browned, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 161.45 kcal Moderate
- Protein 7.35 g Moderate
- Carbs 19.62 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.41 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.85 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High
- Cholesterol 87.99 mg High
- Sodium 84.73 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.84 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.17 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.01 g Low Source
- Calcium 94.05 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.5 mg Low Source
- Potassium 123.89 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 45.08 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.08 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.08 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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