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Easy Popovers with Lemon, Pecorino and Thyme on a wooden plate

Easy Popovers with Lemon and Thyme

Julie Hession
Made from a simple blender batter that puffs up in the oven, these light and airy popovers feature a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior. They are great as a breakfast pastry, a side dish or even a snack.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 popovers
Calories 165 kcal
5 from 6 votes
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Equipment

  • 1-2 popover pans
  • 1-2 regular muffin tins (can be used in place of popover pans)
  • 1 blender
  • 1 microplane or zester

Ingredients
 
 

  • 5 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 ¾ cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 2 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves chopped
  • 1 large lemon zested
  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 450F. Spray a popover pan (or muffin tins, if using) with nonstick baking spray, making sure to coat them thoroughly, including the tops.
  • Combine the eggs, milk, salt, flour and butter in a blender.
  • Blend the mixture on medium speed until smooth and foamy, 1-2 minutes, stopping to scrap down the sides as necessary.
  • Add the Pecorino, thyme, lemon zest and pepper to the blender. Blend again until smooth and thoroughly combined.
  • Divide the batter among the prepared popover tins or muffin pans, filling about ⅔ full. Note that if you are using only one pan, you will have to bake this recipe in two batches, as standard popover pans have only 6 cups.
  • Bake the popovers for 20 minutes at 450F. Reduce the heat to 350F (don't open the oven!) and bake for 8-12 minutes more, until deep golden brown and puffed.
  • Remove the pans from the oven and pierce the top of each popover with a thin knife to allow some of the steam to escape so that the popovers don't collapse.
  • Remove the popovers from the pan either by turning them out onto a clean surface or (if they are sticking a bit), running a knife or an offset spatula around the edges to coax them out. Serve warm with some good salty butter!!

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Notes

Popovers are best eaten soon after baking, while still warm.  If you plan to prepare them in advance, let cool completely before storing in a zip-top bag at room temperature.  Reheat them on a baking sheet at 350F for 5-7 minutes.  

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 345IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg
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