Herbed Popovers
Made with fresh rosemary and thyme, these homemade herbed popovers make a delicious addition to the dinner table.
Herbed Popovers
Photo Credit : Kristin TeigThere are a few things you need to know to make successful popovers. Like soufflés, they’re very dramatic when they come out of the oven, all golden brown and puffed. But, like soufflés, they deflate quickly. Made with fresh rosemary and thyme, these homemade herbed popovers make a delicious addition to the dinner table.
We’re especially fond of them alongside the Thanksgiving turkey and stuffing. Put these herbed popovers into the oven once your side dishes are all done and the turkey is ready to carve. Twenty minutes later, they’ll be ready to serve.
Yield:
12 popoversIngredients
2-1/2 tablespoons salted butter, plus more for muffin tin or cups
3 large eggs
1-1/2 cups milk
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°, set a rack to the bottom position, and grease a 12-cup muffin tin or popover cups very generously. Popovers are prone to sticking, so be sure to grease the bottom and sides of the cups.
Melt 2-1/2 tablespoons of salted butter and set aside. In a medium-size bowl, whisk the eggs; then add the milk, and beat thoroughly. Sift in the flour and stir. Add the melted butter, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper, and stir well.
Fill the cups of the prepared tin two-thirds full with batter. Bake until golden brown and puffed up, 20 to 25 minutes. Be careful not to open the oven while baking! Serve immediately with delicious “Herb Butter” on the side.
Herb Butter
Ingredients
1 stick salted butter, softened
1-1/2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Serve with your favorite bread, muffins, or cornbread, or atop sautéed or grilled poultry or fish.
In a small bowl, stir the butter with a wooden spoon until very soft and workable. Add the herbs and pepper to taste. Serve in a ramekin or small bowl, or shape it into a log, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for up to several weeks. Yield: 1/2 cup
