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Popovers (with ham and cheese)

Light and airy popovers with melty cheese and savory ham in every bite are the perfect side dish to make any brunch, lunch or dinner a special occasion.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 88 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American , British

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
  • 2  large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons diced ham (about 2 ounces)
  • 2 ounces shredded gruyere cheese

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 450˚F. Place popover pan onto a rimmed sheet pan and place in oven.
  2. In a liquid measuring cup combine milk and eggs and whisk together.
  3. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
  4. Pour flour mixture into milk mixture and whisk until smooth.
  5. Remove popover pan from oven and spray each cavity with cooking spray.
  6. Fill each popover pan 1/2 full with batter and top with an even sprinkle of cheese and 1/2 tablespoon diced ham.
  7. Place popover pan into oven and bake for 16 to 20 minutes, until popovers have "puffed". Reduce oven temperature to 350˚F and continue baking for an additional 12 to 15 minutes or until popovers have browned.
  8. Remove from oven and turn out onto a cooling rack.
  9. Transfer to a platter and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Important Tips for the BEST Popovers
  • Use room temperature milk and eggs. Temperature consistency before adding them to the oven will help them build steam quickly. Preheat your pan. Starting with a hot pan helps the batter start cooking immediately, producing more steam. Wait for your popovers to "pop" before lowering the temperature. You want to start cooking the wells of batter at a high temperature so they start creating steam as soon as possible. Do not open the oven door while baking. If you need to peek, turn on the light and look in the oven window. Opening the door will cause the temperature to drop, and the popovers could deflate. Don't overdo it with the mix-ins. We use just 2 ounces each of shredded cheese and diced ham. Too much will interfere with the steam and rise, leading to deflated or flat popovers.
  • Use room temperature milk and eggs. Temperature consistency before adding them to the oven will help them build steam quickly. Preheat your pan. Starting with a hot pan helps the batter start cooking immediately, producing more steam. Wait for your popovers to "pop" before lowering the temperature. You want to start cooking the wells of batter at a high temperature so they start creating steam as soon as possible. Do not open the oven door while baking. If you need to peek, turn on the light and look in the oven window. Opening the door will cause the temperature to drop, and the popovers could deflate. Don't overdo it with the mix-ins. We use just 2 ounces each of shredded cheese and diced ham. Too much will interfere with the steam and rise, leading to deflated or flat popovers.
  • Use room temperature milk and eggs. Temperature consistency before adding them to the oven will help them build steam quickly.
  • Preheat your pan. Starting with a hot pan helps the batter start cooking immediately, producing more steam.
  • Wait for your popovers to "pop" before lowering the temperature. You want to start cooking the wells of batter at a high temperature so they start creating steam as soon as possible.
  • Do not open the oven door while baking. If you need to peek, turn on the light and look in the oven window. Opening the door will cause the temperature to drop, and the popovers could deflate.
  • Don't overdo it with the mix-ins. We use just 2 ounces each of shredded cheese and diced ham. Too much will interfere with the steam and rise, leading to deflated or flat popovers.

Nutrition Information

Calories 88kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.003g Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 342mg (14%) Potassium 56mg (2%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 117IU (2%) Calcium 79mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 88

% Daily Value*

Calories 88kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 342mg 14%
Potassium 56mg 1%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 117IU 2%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.