Cheddar and Chive Popovers are an instant way to anyones heart. Light and fluffy begging for a pad of butter to be placed inside its tall and hallow center. These will be your go to bread option for all dinners parties from now on.
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Cheddar and Chive Popovers are everything you wanted in a dinner roll and so much more. You're going to love them!
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.
Popovers are very easy to make.
All you will need is:
- flour
- salt
- eggs
- milk
- cheddar
- chives
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.
Next, grate the cheddar cheese. You will want to buy a block of cheese and grate yourself - do not use the packaged grated cheese. It won’t give you the same flavor and texture as grating it yourself.
Mince fresh chives and add that along with your cheese to the bowl. Whisk until everything is combined.
Add ½ cup of batter to each popover spot (making sure the pan is well greased).
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.
Once they are finished, remove them from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes.
Remove from the pan and serve immediately. these are best enjoyed warm straight from the oven - served with butter.
What if I am serving these Popovers for a dinner party ?
Prep the batter beforehand (that morning or earlier in the afternoon) and 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.
What if I don’t have a popover tin and want to make these now?
No problem! I tested these in a muffin tin, and although they did not rise as tall and have the same shape, it will work just fine if you need it too. I recommend using this popover tin, but in a pinch - your regular muffin tray will work.
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Cheddar and Chive Popovers
- Total Time: 43 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Description
Cheddar and Chive Popovers are an instant way to anyones heart. Light and fluffy begging for a pad of butter to be placed inside its tall and hallow center. These will be your go to bread option for all dinners parties from now on.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Cups Flour
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- 3 Eggs
- 1 ½ Cups Milk
- ½ Cup Cheddar - grated
- 1 Tablespoon Chives
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- In a large bowl add flour and salt and whisk to combine.
- In another bowl, add in milk and eggs. Whisk until the eggs are mixed completely with the milk.
- Pour the milk and egg mixture into the flour and gently whisk until everything is combined and no flour clumps remain.
- Grate cheddar cheese with a grater and add to the large bowl.
- Finely mince fresh chives and add to the bowl.
- Mix together until the cheddar and chives are combined and evenly mixed throughout.
- Generously grease a popover pan and add in ½ cup of batter to each spot.**
- 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.
- Once the popovers are finished, remove them from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the pan and serve immediately.
Notes
- The links above are affiliate links.
- Cheddar & Chive Popovers are best enjoyed warmly straight from the oven, plain or with butter. They will keep stored in a zip-top bag in the fridge for 3-5 days. You can enjoy cold or pop in the microwave for 10 seconds.
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.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 33 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cheddar & Chive Popovers
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