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White Cheddar-Sage Popovers





Yields
Makes 12




Total Time
1 hr 45 mins

Use popover pans for higher, airier popovers. (Muffin pans work too, but leave every other cup unfilled so heat circulates.)

su-White Cheddar–Sage Popovers




Photo: Maren Caruso; Styling: Robyn Valarik
 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
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.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 166Calories from Fat 40
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.5g12%

Saturated Fat 4.1g21%
Cholesterol 86mg29%
Sodium 268mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 16g6%

Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
Protein 8g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.