White Cheddar-Sage Popovers

Photo: Maren Caruso; Styling: Robyn Valarik
Use popover pans for higher, airier popovers. (Muffin pans work too, but leave every other cup unfilled so heat circulates.)
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Whisk milk and eggs, then whisk in flour, salt, pepper, and sage. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Let stand 1 hour.
Step 2
2
Preheat oven to 450° at least 30 minutes before baking. Divide butter among 12 popover cups. Put pans in oven 2 minutes to melt butter. Set a rimmed baking sheet on rack beneath to catch any dripping butter as popovers rise.
Step 3
3
Stir batter and ladle into cups. Bake 10 minutes. Without opening oven, reduce heat to 375° and bake until popovers are puffed and golden, about 15 minutes more. Top each with a large pinch of remaining cheese and return to oven to melt cheese, 5 minutes.
Step 4
4
Free popovers from pan by running a thin metal spatula around edge; lift from bottom.
Step 5
5
Note: Nutritional analysis is per popover.
Ingredients
2 cups milk
4 large eggs
1 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 cup finely shredded sharp white cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup butter