Cheesy Herbed Popovers

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. 2
   Brush 18 to 20 wells of 2 popover or muffin tins with some of the melted fat.
3. 3
   Place tins in the oven to heat while you prepare the popover batter.
4. 4
   Combine the eggs, flour, salt, thyme, rosemary, and pepper in a blender and blend until well combined.
5. 5
   Using a spatula, scrape down the sides of the blender.
6. 6
   While the blender is running, add the milk and cream in a slow stream until smooth and thoroughly combined.
7. 7
   Remove tins from the oven and fill each prepared well halfway with some of the batter.
8. 8
   Place a piece of the cheese in the center of each cup and pour the remaining batter over so that the cups are filled 2/3 of the way.
9. 9
   Bake the popovers until puffed and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
10. 10
    Serve immediately.