Chef John's Popovers

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I got this popover recipe from a viewer Elizzaruth, who breaks from tradition and places the popovers in a cold oven and then bakes them at a high temperature for 30 minutes exactly. The popovers came out tall and fluffy, crispy on the outside, tender and delicious inside!

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John Mitzewich
Chef John
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Updated on March 13, 2025
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • cooking spray

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper

  • 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese (Optional)

Directions

  1. Grease a 6-tin muffin pan with butter and cooking spray.

  2. Whisk eggs, milk, flour, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a medium bowl until smooth. Pour batter into each muffin tin, filling to about 3/4 of the way up the sides. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of grated Cheddar cheese atop each popover.

  3. Place pan in a cold oven. Heat to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and bake until puffed and well-browned, without peeking, about 30 minutes.

158 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

112 Calories
4g Fat
14g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 112
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 199mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 60mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 82mg 2%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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