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    Home » Bread

    Published: Nov 3, 2022 · Modified: Feb 8, 2023 by Heather Bilyeu · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Cheddar and Chive Popovers

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    Cheddar and Chive Popovers are an instant way to anyone's heart. Light and fluffy begging for a pad of butter to be placed inside its tall and hollow center. These will be your go-to bread option for all dinner parties from now on.

    I have been waiting so long to share this post and I am so happy the time has finally come! Cheddar and Chive Popovers are everything you wanted in a dinner roll and so much more. You're going to love them!

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    • What is a Popover?
    • Equipment and Pan Needed
    • Ingredients Needed
    • How to Make
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • More Bread Recipes
    • Cheddar and Chive Popovers

    What is a Popover?

    A popover is a dinner roll that is made with an egg-based batter and baked in a tall straight-walled muffin tin, better known as a popover pan (affiliate link). The result is a light, fluffy texture that is mostly hollow on the inside, perfect for placing a pad of butter - or whatever type of jam (if not savory) you would like. The straight walls of the popover pan allow the batter to rise tall and get its iconic shape.

    close up of opened popover with a pad of butter on a blue background.

    Equipment and Pan Needed

    You will need a special pan for this recipe. There are a lot of eggs in this batter which helps it rise and give popovers their tall signature shape. Having this special pan will also help achieve it. You can find one here on Amazon. It is basically a really deep muffin tin. And remember to generously spray the insides before pouring the batter in so they can rise nice and tall!

    Popover Pan (affiliate link)

    Ingredients Needed

    • flour
    • salt
    • eggs
    • milk
    • cheddar
    • chives
    ingredients for popovers in bowls on white table.

    How to Make

    1. Start by mixing your salt and flour in one bowl, and your eggs and milk in another. Once the eggs are completely mixed with the milk, pour into the flour mixture and whisk until well combined and no four lumps remain.
    2. Next, grate the cheddar cheese. You will want to buy a block of cheese and grate it yourself - do not use packaged grated cheese. It won’t give you the same flavor and texture as grating it yourself.
    3. Mince fresh chives and add that along with your cheese to the bowl. Whisk until everything is combined.
    4. Add ½ cup of batter to each popover spot (making sure the pan is well-greased).
    5. Now the baking is slightly different. You will start out by baking at 425 degrees for 15 minutes. Once that is up, turn the oven down to 350 degrees and continue baking for another 18 minutes. Do not open the oven during that transition. Just lower and start a new timer.
    6. Once they are finished, remove them from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes. 
    7. Remove from the pan and serve immediately. these are best enjoyed warm straight from the oven - served with butter.
    mixing popover batter in clear bowl on white table.
    cheddar and chives in popover batter.
    popover batter in popover tin on white table.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How to Store Leftovers

    They will keep stored in a zip-top bag in the fridge for 3-5 days. You can enjoy them cold or pop them in the microwave for 10 seconds to warm them.

    What if I Do Not Have a Popover Pan?

    No problem. I tested these in a regular muffin pan and this may be used instead. They will not have the traditional popover shape or be as tall but will work if needed. Fill each space with batter ¾ of the way full. Should make 12 muffin popovers.

    What if I Am Serving These Popovers for a Dinner Party, Can I Make them in Advance?

    Prep the batter beforehand (that morning or earlier in the afternoon) and keep covered in a bowl in the fridge. Plan to put it in the oven to bake 30 minutes out from sitting down to eat. That way they can be enjoyed warm straight from the oven.

    popover on white plate with a pad of butter in it

    More Bread Recipes

    • Popovers with Gingerbread Butter
    • Cast Iron Buttermilk Biscuits
    • 1 Hour Wheat Dinner Rolls 
    • Homemade Yeast Rolls 
    • Cast Iron Skillet Cornbread
    • Southern Spoon Bread 
    • Cheddar Swirl Bread
    • Jalapeno Cheddar Drop Biscuits
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    cheddar & chive popover on white plate with butter and bread basket

    Cheddar and Chive Popovers


    • Author: Heather
    • Total Time: 43 minutes
    • Yield: 8 1x
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    Cheddar and Chive Popovers are an instant way to anyone's heart. Light and fluffy begging for a pad of butter to be placed inside its tall and hollow center. These will be your go-to bread option for all dinner parties from now on.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 ½ Cups Flour
    • ½ Teaspoon Salt
    • 3 Eggs
    • 1 ½ Cups Milk
    • ½ Cup Cheddar - grated
    • 1 Tablespoon Chives

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
    2. In a large bowl add flour and salt and whisk to combine.
    3. In another bowl, add eggs and milk. Whisk until the eggs are mixed completely with the milk.
    4. Pour the milk and egg mixture into the flour and gently whisk until everything is combined and no flour clumps remain.
    5. Grate cheddar cheese with a grater and add to the large bowl.
    6. Finely mince fresh chives and add to the bowl.
    7. Mix together until the cheddar and chives are combined and evenly mixed throughout.
    8. Generously grease a popover pan and add in ½ cup of batter to each spot.
    9. Place in the oven for 15 minutes. After the 15 minutes is up, lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees and bake for another 18 minutes. Do not open up the oven during baking time.
    10. Once the popovers are finished, remove them from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
    11. Remove from the pan and serve immediately.
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 33 minutes
    • Category: Bread
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1
    • Calories: 170
    • Sugar: 3.3 g
    • Sodium: 255.6 mg
    • Fat: 2.7 g
    • Carbohydrates: 27.1 g
    • Fiber: 0.8 g
    • Protein: 8.4 g
    • Cholesterol: 94.2 mg

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