Crispy on the outside…soft and buttery inside, this is the Best Popover recipe. Inspired by the popovers served at Neiman Marcus, this one is easy to make and the best thing ever to fill your bread basket.

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Easy Popover

Carbaholics….this one is for you. I’m a big supporter of the bread basket. Anytime I go out to eat and they ask if we would like a basket of bread I almost jump out of my seat with glee. Who turns that down?

I know, I know…the bread basket is the holder of all the calories and you can fill up on the bread ruining your lunch. But there’s always the doggie bag and then you’re just prolonging the happiness from your lovely lunch out with friends.

Right? I mean…why would you turn down the bread basket. But some places don’t even offer a bread basket. No….they do one better….they offer freshly baked, warm from the oven Popovers. Have you ever had a Popover?

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What Are Popovers

Popovers are a baking miracle. A buttery, crispy treat with a soft, custard-y center that you slather with butter and stuff in your face. They’re called popovers because they, literally, pop over in the pan while they bake.

Popover is an American version of England’s Yorkshire Pudding and other batter puddings that are popular in Europe. The difference between a popover and Yorkshire Pudding is, even though they use a similar batter, popovers are made in individual pans and Yorkshire Puddings are usually baked in a pan in which a piece of beef has been roasted.

I had my first one during lunch at Neiman Marcus about 15 years ago and have craved them ever since. But since my bank account can’t really afford to eat lunch at Neiman Marcus on the regular….I had to take matters into my own hands and learn to bake them at home.

Guess what? They’re ridiculously easy to make and then you can slather them with things like Orange Marmalade , Strawberry Jam or Apple Butter when they’re fresh from the oven.

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How To Make Popovers

This recipe is adapted from the Neiman Marcus Popover version. They share it in their cookbook and I added a few things just to make them slightly better.

You could just start to call them Better than Neiman Marcus Popovers but I didn’t want to be too boastful because that’s just not attractive. But if YOU call them that, then it’s totally cool. Right?

To make this easy Popover recipe, you’ll whip up the batter…it takes minutes…but it will need to rest for about an hour before you bake them. I left the house once and didn’t get back for a couple hours, the batter had formed a bit of a skin on top so, if that happens, give it a stir and you’ll be good to go.

Pour the batter into your popover pan (I like a non-stick popover pan but you could totally use a muffin tin in a pinch) and then bake. Clean your oven (my oven is so dirty you can’t see anything through the little window) and you can watch your popovers perform miracles right before your eyes.

They’ll puff up and out before becoming crispy and golden…it’s such a sight!

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How To Make Them In Advance

You can definitely make the Popover batter a day in advance and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Before baking, allow the batter to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes and then stir prior to dividing among the popover pan wells.

Bake as directed.

How To Reheat Popovers

Popovers are best served right from the oven, but can be kept warm by arranging on a baking sheet and storing in a warm oven until ready to serve.

If your popovers have cooled and you need to reheat them, place them on a baking sheet and reheat in a 450 degree oven for 3-4 minutes.

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Easy Popovers are the best addition to any Easter or holiday brunch or breakfast. They’re fantastic for dinner parties and I absolutely love them on a rainy Sunday afternoon.

 If you’re in a pinch and need buns in a hurry…try these easy Cream Biscuits made with just TWO ingredients or bake up a loaf of buttery brioche if you’re looking for something with a bit more substance. Or try this EVERYTHING Brioche Bread for a fun and tasty twist on the usual loaf.

We also love these easy Brioche Dinner Rolls, they’re so buttery and DELISH!

What To Serve With Them

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Place the milk and cream in a saucepan over low heat. Heat until the milk is warm to the touch.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and baking powder.
  • Crack the eggs into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and beat for 3 minutes fluffy and light in color. Turn the mixer to low. Slowly add the milk and vanilla.
  • Gradually add the flour to the egg mixture and beat on medium speed for 1-2 minutes. Allow the batter to rest for 1 hour at room temperature.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • Coat a popover pan or muffin tin with cooking spray and fill the popover cups almost to the top with batter. Place the popover pan on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven.
  • Bake the popovers for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to 375 and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until the popovers are a deep golden brown on the outside.
  • Remove the popovers from the pan and serve hot.

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Notes

Popover pans are available at kitchen supply stores.
Popovers do not freeze well. They are best baked and enjoyed the same day.
Serving: 1g, Calories: 255kcal, Carbohydrates: 35g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 101mg, Sodium: 353mg, Potassium: 196mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 365IU, Calcium: 108mg, Iron: 2.4mg