Bacon Popovers

Directions

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   If using bacon, cook bacon until crisp; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings, if desired.
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   Finely crumble bacon.
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   Set aside.
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   Using 1/2 teaspoon shortening for each cup, grease the bottom and sides of six cups of a popover pan.
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   (Or, use six 6-ounce custard cups.
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   Place greased custard cups in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.)
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   Set aside.
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   2.
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    In a mixing bowl combine eggs, milk, and oil or bacon drippings.
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    Add flour and bacon or Parmesan cheese.
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    Beat with a rotary beater or wire whisk until mixture is smooth.
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    Fill the prepared cups half full.
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    Bake in a 400 degree F oven about 40 minutes or until very firm.
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    3.
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    Immediately remove popovers from the oven and prick each with a fork to let steam escape.
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    (If crisper popovers are desired, after baking, prick the popovers, turn the oven off, and leave popovers in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes more or until of desired crispness.)
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    Serve hot.
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    Makes 6.