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Easy Popovers

Name: Easy Popovers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon shortening; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup whole milk; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Aug. 22, 2023

These easy popovers make even an inexpensive meal fun and special. —Lourdes Dewick, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Easy Popovers Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon shortening
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 450°. Using 1/2 teaspoon shortening for each cup, grease the bottom and sides of six 6-oz. custard cups or the cups of a popover pan. If using custard cups, place on a 15x10x1-in. baking pan.
In a small bowl, beat eggs; blend in milk and butter. Beat in flour and salt until smooth (do not overbeat).
Fill cups half full. Bake 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake until very firm, about 30 minutes longer. Remove from oven and prick each popover to allow steam to escape. Serve immediately.

Popovers Tips

What can I serve with popovers?

On their own, popovers are delicious spread with butter and jam or drizzled with honey. They’re terrific with afternoon tea. As part of a meal, popovers can be served with pretty much anything, but they are wonderful vehicles for soaking up gravy! Try them with this beef stew or rosemary pot roast.

Can you use a muffin tin to make popovers?

You can! They won't be quite as tall as popovers baked in a traditional popover pan, but they'll still bake up and taste just the same. Here are more creative ways to use a muffin tin.

Why didn't my popovers puff up?

The secret to puffy popovers lies in the batter. It should be thin; take special care not to over-mix it. The key is to have a wet batter that will steam up in the hot oven, causing a good rise in the dough. Make sure your oven is fully heated to 450°F—the initial blast of hot air will go a long way toward jump-starting the puffing. Lastly, keep your oven door closed during the entire baking process!

—Mark Neufang, Taste of Home Culinary Assistant

Nutrition Facts

1 popover: 160 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 253mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.