Cheddar and Chive Popovers
PUBLISHED ON: 01.21.2025
Where have popovers been all my life? Nobody told me I could transform a basic egg batter into crusty, tall, airy pockets of goodness with a warm soft buttery inside.
I have discovered popovers are a fantastic way to dip your toes into baking because they are surprisingly simple to make with a few basic ingredients and will deliver impressive results. Perfect for when you want something homemade without a lot of fuss.
I have been baking with sourdough and yeast breads this past year. The disconnect it affords me and the focus it demands is a welcome relief to the noise of everyday life. Bread baking still intimidates me at times but, I am making progress. Popovers, have been a game changer, giving me more confidence in my novice bread baking skills, and I am fully embracing the popover scene in my kitchen.
Makes 6 large or 12 small popovers
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon unsalted butter or non-stick baking spray for greasing the pan
3 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups whole milk, room temperature
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons coarse salt
3/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chives, thinly sliced
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F, and place the popover pan on a baking sheet in your oven to warm up while you are mixing your ingredients.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until frothy, about one minute. Add the flour and salt to egg mixture and whisk until batter is the consistency of heavy cream with small lumps remaining. Look for small air bubbles in the batter, as this will help the popovers to rise. Be careful not to over mix. Add the cheddar cheese and chives and mix again lightly.
Remove your popover pan from the oven and grease or spray the muffin cups. Fill the cups 2/3 full (3/4 full for large popovers), and bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes and reduce the oven temp to 350 degrees F. and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes.
** Note: DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN! Can cause the popovers to collapse.
When they are crusty and brown, remove them from the oven, and make a small slit in their sides with a sharp knife. Don’t let the popovers linger in the pan. Turn them out quickly on a cooling rack. To keep the popovers from deflating cut a small slit into the side of each popover. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Note: You can use a muffin pan in place of a popover pan. Popovers will be smaller.
Kay
These look and sound wonderful!!
David Scott Allen
I haven’t made popovers in ages… years and years! I need to get out my popover pan and give these a try! I can imagine one of these and a salad would make a perfect lunch. Maybe two of these and a salad. Or three and skip the salad? Thanks, Velva – for the reminder and the lovely recipe.
RITA PERKINS
Ohhh I can’t wait to try this!!! I actually made popovers for the first time last week to show my grandchildren (ages 9 and 5) how fun they could be to watch. We had a great time and loved them with strawberry butter. This recipe will be a savory treat for them to try next.!!!!!
Mimi Rippee
I’ve never made popovers! See? There’s always something new to cook or bake. And these are beautiful!
Barb
It’s time for my popover pans to come out the cabinet where they’ve been for quite some time. These look delicious!
jeanie
This recipe is enough to make me go out and get milk. (Well, as soon as the deep freeze eases!) They look wonderful and easy. MUST do them! Thanks, Velva!
Susan
I love popovers and they are so much fun to make! This savory version sounds good good, and almost a meal in itself. Delicious!
angiesrecipes
They look golden crispy and fabulous.
Kim
Sounds delicious . I can’t wait to buy a popover pan and try.
Ronit Penso
These look so very delicious! Love the addition of both cheddar cheese and chives. 🙂
Eha Carr
The cheese and chives are calling out to me and the delicious look you have achieved 🙂 !
David @ Spiced
I couldn’t agree more about yeasted breads – I find the process itself to be fun and relaxing. And of course you end up with a delicious loaf of homemade bread at the end! Speaking of delicious, these popovers look incredible. And the cheese + chives in there, too? Pass me one, please!
Raymund
Love this, nice and easy to prepare. Anything with cheese please!!!!
Lea Ann
I’ve never made a popover! ever! You’ve inspired me.
Alfreda James
I think I remember making a popover, but never a savory type . Very interesting!
Erin @ Cracker Crumb Life
Oh my goodness, these look absolutely delicious!!
Eva Taylor
What a lovely treat. Cheddar and chives are a match made in heaven. I am inspired to make little ones for hours d’œuvres.
Karen (Back Road Journal)
My husband absolutely loves popovers and your savory cheese version sounds terrific.
Midwest Mark
These look amazing!
Yeah, Another Blogger
When I was a kid, my family often went to a restaurant that served popovers. I probably haven’t had a popover since then. Your recipe looks great. Popovers are delicious!
Neil S.
Ben | Havocinthekitchen
Oh these popovers look so beautiful and inviting – perfectly browned and puffy! And the combination of cheddar and chives is spot on.
Heidi
These are a real feast for the eyes… the the mouth! The creamy rich flavors of the butter and cheddar are perfectly complimented by the tasty chives. YUM!
sherry
cheese and chives are a great combo. Never had a popover but they look delicious.
cheers
sherry
2pots2cook
Oh my goodness me !!!!!!!!!! I am so into it that started looking for the easiest way to get popovers baking pan even before I started to write this comment! Thanks dear!
Frank | Memorie di Angelina
Looks incredible! I’ve never made a popover, I don’tt think. I have made soouffes though this sounds more straightforward and from the looks of it must be just as delicious. Time to give this a try!
Jena Grignon
These look amazing! You inspire me everyday!
Nikki - Notes of Life
These sound and look delicious! I’m dairy-free & gluten-free, but I’m sure I could come up with an alternative 🙂
Marcelle
I recently tried my hand at some basic popovers, and we all enjoyed them too. Yes, where have they been all these years?? 🙂 I love your cheesy version, these are definitely going to be a hit here!