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How to Make Popovers

Published: Sep 11, 2015 ยท Modified: Dec 15, 2024 by Madalaine ยท This post may contain affiliate links ยท

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How To Make Popovers

These are not hard to make.ย  However, there is 1 simple trick that will ensure success every time!ย  (Keep reading to discover the trick.)ย  The recipe below makes 24 small popovers or 12 large.
  1. Whisk together 4 eggs, 1 ยฝ cups milk, 1 ยฝ cups flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons melted butter and 1 cups shredded Gruyere cheese.
  2. Let this rest for 20-60 minutes.
  3. Put muffin tin or popover tin in oven and preheat it to 450F.
  4. Give popover batter a quick stir.ย  It will be very liquidy and a little clumpy.
  5. Take out hot tin and spray lightly with non stick spray.
  6. Pour batter into tin to fill ยพ of each cup
  7. Bake at 450F for 15 min, then without opening the door, lower temp to 350F and bake for additional 20 min.
  8. Remove popovers from oven, take out of tin, place on cooling rack and carefully slit top with a sharp knife to release steam.
popovers on a cooling rack, one is open and on it's side: how to make popovers
Popovers cooling
These are perfect for picnics, school lunches, or a quick snack, these little guys are da' bomb. ย They're cute and they pack a big punch. ย Just about anything made with a popover has got my stamp of approval.ย  Below is a short video that'll walk you through it step by step.

#1 Trick for Making Airy Popovers Every Time

This is the real question: how to make popovers light and airy every time?ย  If you've tried your hand at these you may have been frustrated (like I was many times) when my popovers simply refused to "POP!" and remained sad little hockey pucks.ย  After trial and error, I discovered and then after going through culinary school my professors verified this one simple trick. How to Make Popovers: batter in a muffin tin before rising how to make popovers golden brown just starting to rise in the oven Let the batter rest.ย  Let it rest for at least 20 minutes.ย  This rest allows the gluten in the flour to fully absorb the milk and the gluten strands soften and become stretchy.ย  Then when the batter hits the very hot tin, a chain reaction begins.

What Makes Popovers "POP"?

With popovers, you've got crazy explosions happening on a minuscule level. ย They're like baby hot air balloons in your oven. ย Because you've let the batter rest, the gluten has had an opportunity to become elastic and when the batter hits the hot pan and goes in a moist oven, giant air bubbles form making the "magic" happen. How to make popovers: popovers on a plate stuffed with roast beef, red onion and lettuce Do you really need a recipe for a sandwich? It's more assembly process than a recipe. ย Once you have your popovers and you haven't eaten them all straight out of the oven, use the remainders for these Mini Roast Beef Sandwiches (Some assembly required). Assemblage for Roast Beef Popover Sandwhich:
  1. Split popover
  2. One side herb mayonnaise and one side dijon mustard
  3. Shaved roast beef, a generous mouthful
  4. Shave parmesan or other hard cheese
  5. 1-2 sliver of red onion
  6. 2 square inch of lettuce
  7. Layer above in popover
basket full of popovers: this is how to make popovers

Do You Really Need a Popover Tin?

No you don't.ย  But if your interested in using an actual popover pan, this is the one I use and I LOVE it!!!ย  It's not expensive and you can find it on Amazon.ย  The more you use it, the easier the popovers "Pop" right out. ย But honestly, a regular muffin tin works great too.

popover tin

What's the Difference Between Popovers and Yorkshire Pudding?

Not much.ย  Both popovers and Yorkshire pudding use the same batter recipe.ย  The main difference is Yorkshire pudding is made with beef or pork drippings or instead of a non stick spray, beef or pork fat is used. Yorkshire pudding is savory and popovers can be either sweet or savory depending on the filling or spread you choose to go with it.ย  Either way, these are incredibly versatile and extremely easy to make!

More Recipes for When You're On the Go

Popover sandwiches are great to have on hand for when you need something Fast and On The Go.ย ย Here's a free download of some fun recipes that are quick and easy for just those days.

A Few Tips:

  • Temperature: Make sure your oven is fully preheated. The initial high temperature helps the popovers puff up quickly.
  • Non-stick spray: You can also use melted butter to grease the tin for extra flavor.
  • Cheese options: If Gruyere isnโ€™t available, cheddar or even a mild Swiss would work well.
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popovers on a cooling rack, one is open and on it's side: how to make popovers
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Mini Roast Beef Popover Sandwiches

Popover recipe - these rolls only have 10g of carbs each and are great by themselves or as a sandwich.  Stuff them with meat or eggs and cheese.  So good! | www.lakesidetable.com
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American, English
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 24 muffins
Calories 51 kcal
Author Madalaine

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 ยฝ cups milk
  • 1 ยฝ cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded optional
  • Non stick spray

Equipment

  • Popover tin or medium muffin tin

Instructions

  1. Combine eggs, milk, salt, and butter. ย Whisk gently until eggs are completely incorporated.
  2. Add flour and mix until just combined. It is fine if there are a few lumps.
  3. Cover the bowl with a towel and let batter rest at room temperature for at least 20 minutes, up to an hour is preferable.* This allows the gluten in the batter to strengthen and become elastic.
  4. While batter is resting, preheat oven to 450 degrees and place a muffin tin in oven.
  5. After the batter has rested, spray the hot muffin tins with the non stick spray* and fill the tins ยฝ full with batter and top with 1-2 tablespoons of shredded Gruyere cheese (optional).

  6. Put the batter filled muffin tin in the oven.
  7. Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes, then lower heat to 350 degrees for 20 more minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and place popover on cooling rack.

Recipe Notes

*Iโ€™ve tried butter (it burns) and Iโ€™ve tried olive oil and vegetable oil (they smoke). ย Pam non stick spray works best.

Do not open the door while theyโ€™re baking! I mean it. Theyโ€™ll fall. Youโ€™ll cry. Itโ€™ll just be so sad. Enjoy with butter, jam or as bread for mini popover sandwiches. As an alternative experiment by adding ยผ cup powdered parmesan cheese or 2 tablespoons of your favorite dried herb mix like Penzeyโ€™s Fox Point.

Gruyere cheese is a French cheese very similar to Swiss cheese.ย  If you have difficulty finding it, substitute shredded Swiss cheese.

Nutrition Facts
Mini Roast Beef Popover Sandwiches
Amount Per Serving (1 popover)
Calories 51 Calories from Fat 23
% Daily Value*
Fat 2.6g4%
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Potassium 0mg0%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Sugar 0.3g0%
Protein 2.9g6%
Vitamin A 0IU0%
Vitamin C 0mg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Nancy M. says

    September 21, 2015 at 8:22 am

    Well! I'm going to gird my loins and just DO IT! They look fantastic and delicious...yum!

  2. Nancy M. Daniel says

    June 20, 2017 at 8:22 pm

    Well...LOL.....I haven't done it yet....BUT I WILL!!

    • Madalaine says

      June 26, 2017 at 6:14 pm

      Please do! And don't forget to let me know how they turn out. ๐Ÿ™‚

  3. Nancy M. Daniel says

    June 20, 2017 at 8:23 pm

    I LOVE your new format...it's so easy to read and see......

    • Madalaine says

      June 26, 2017 at 6:13 pm

      I'm so happy you like it!!! Thank you so much! โค๏ธ

  4. Leslie Hille says

    October 12, 2018 at 4:09 pm

    5 stars
    These are delish!!

  5. Surya says

    June 19, 2020 at 4:56 am

    5 stars
    I have never had these before looks delicious!

  6. Michelle Hanley says

    December 04, 2024 at 8:57 am

    5 stars
    Can't wait to try this!

  7. Amia says

    December 30, 2024 at 2:40 pm

    5 stars
    These look so light, airy, and delicious! I can't wait to try my hand at making them now that you have made the process seem so simple!

    • Madalaine says

      February 23, 2025 at 10:12 pm

      they are full of flavor! a must try!

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