The BEST Popovers Ever (Easy Recipe!)
Golden, tall and airy, this easy popover recipe works every time.
For years this has been my go-to popovers recipe. I make popovers at least once a week. That may sound fancy, but these are so easy to make that soon you’ll be doing it too!
There are some foods that just sound fancy. Soufflé is definitely one. Galettes for sure. And, in America at least, I’d wager popovers often make the list of “things you get at a posh restaurant.” If you want to elevate even the simplest breakfast to “fancy,” serve popovers on the side. Everyone will be impressed.
But you know what? Popovers are EASY to make. Your blender does most of the work and with a few simple tricks your popovers will come out tall and airy every. single. time.
There is nothing quite like pulling a pan of golden popovers out of the oven. The crisp exterior is filled with steam, which makes opening them up an experience in and of itself. I make a batch of these golden beauties at least once a week and soon, I bet you will be doing it too.
We love to serve them with butter and jam, or stuff them with cheesy scrambled eggs. They’re the perfect breakfast side and go with everything from oatmeal to omelettes.
So What Are Popovers Anyways?
A popover is a light and airy roll made with egg batter. It’s similar to a Yorkshire pudding and is usually baked in a specialized pan made specifically for popovers. These pans have extra deep tins with straight sides, which help your popovers achieve as much height as possible. The name “popover” comes from what way these delicious treats “pop” over the top of the tin while baking.
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Ingredient Notes & Tools
You will only need 5 ingredients to make popovers. Here is a quick run down of what you’ll need with my notes. Be sure to scroll down to the recipe for a printable list.
Large Eggs – I always use room temperature eggs. If you are using eggs that have been stored in the fridge, be sure to let them sit on the counter for a couple hours first.