Easy Popovers

Popovers Tips

What can I serve with popovers?

On their own, popovers are delicious spread with butter and jam or drizzled with honey. They’re terrific with afternoon tea. As part of a meal, popovers can be served with pretty much anything, but they are wonderful vehicles for soaking up gravy! Try them with this beef stew or rosemary pot roast.

Can you use a muffin tin to make popovers?

You can! They won't be quite as tall as popovers baked in a traditional popover pan, but they'll still bake up and taste just the same. Here are more creative ways to use a muffin tin.

Why didn't my popovers puff up?

The secret to puffy popovers lies in the batter. It should be thin; take special care not to over-mix it. The key is to have a wet batter that will steam up in the hot oven, causing a good rise in the dough. Make sure your oven is fully heated to 450°F—the initial blast of hot air will go a long way toward jump-starting the puffing. Lastly, keep your oven door closed during the entire baking process!

—Mark Neufang, Taste of Home Culinary Assistant