Description
Delightful Herb and Cheese Popovers that are airy, golden, and bursting with the savory flavors of Parrano cheese and Italian seasoning. Perfect as a breakfast treat or a savory snack, these popovers bake to a crispy, fluffy perfection that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 teaspoon melted butter (for greasing pans)
Wet Ingredients
- 6 eggs (lightly beaten)
- 2 cups milk
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
Flavorings
- 1/2 cup shredded Parrano cheese
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare pans: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Pour 1/2 teaspoon of the melted butter into each cup of a 6-cup popover pan. Place the pan in the oven for 4 minutes to heat the butter and pan, which helps the popovers rise properly.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the lightly beaten eggs and milk until combined. Add 2 tablespoons of the melted butter to the mixture and whisk further to blend evenly.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the egg and milk mixture to the flour, whisking vigorously for about 2 minutes until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
- Add cheese and seasoning: Stir in the shredded Parrano cheese and Italian seasoning to the batter until fully incorporated, ensuring an even distribution of flavor.
- Fill and bake: Carefully divide the batter evenly among the prepared buttered cups. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the popovers have risen dramatically and turned a rich golden brown. Important: Do not open the oven door or peek while baking to avoid collapsing the popovers.
- Cool and serve: Once baked, remove the popover pan from the oven and immediately invert it onto a wire rack to prevent sogginess. Serve the popovers immediately while warm and crisp.
Notes
- Let’s be real for a second… I’m ALL about a popover. Is there anything better than Herb and Cheese Popovers? Not really!
- Do not open the oven during baking to ensure the popovers rise properly and maintain their airy texture.
- Serve immediately after baking for the crispiest crust and lightest texture.
- You can substitute Parrano cheese with Gruyère or Parmesan if preferred, though the flavor will vary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popover
- Calories: 182 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 308 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
