Cheese Popovers are a lovely little treat made from ingredients most people have in the larders. Serve as a snack or dessert with a spot of jam or alongside soups and chowder in place of bread. These are a change to the norm and you can adjust the cheeses to suit what you have and enjoy.
Cheese Popovers
A simple cake that the children love. These are ideal for snacks, desserts and picnics.
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Servings: 8 portions
Calories: 193kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp butter melted
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs free range
- 1/2 cup cheddar or Gruyere grated
- cayenne pepper to taste
Instructions
- Have all ingredients at room temperature.
- Combine the milk, flour, butter, and salt in a bowl and beat just until smooth.1 cup milk, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp butter, 1/4 tsp salt
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating as little as possible to incorporate.2 large eggs
- The batter should be thin, about the consistency of heavy cream.
- Pour into generously greased muffin or popover tins, filling the cups no more than three-quarters full.
- Sprinkle with grated cheese and optional cayenne.1/2 cup cheddar, cayenne pepper
- Bake in a preheated 450F (220C) oven for 15 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to 350F (180C) (do not open the oven door) and bake an additional 20 minutes.
- To test for doneness, remove a popover and check to see that the sides are firm and golden brown.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g