Mini Cheddar Popovers

Name: Mini Cheddar Popovers
Ingredients: 3 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 1/4 cups low-fat or whole milk, warmed until lukewarm; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 23 cup grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives; 1 Paprika or smoked paprika for dusting, optional

9 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups low-fat or whole milk, warmed until lukewarm
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
23 cup grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
1 Paprika or smoked paprika for dusting, optional

Directions

1

Set oven rack in bottom third of oven, and preheat oven to 500F.
2

Coat 24-cup mini muffin pan well with cooking spray.
3

Whisk eggs in medium bowl 1 minute with hand whisk, or until light yellow and frothy.
4

Whisk in milk until combined.
5

Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper, then stir in cheese and chives.
6

Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling almost to rim.
7

Place on bottom rack in oven, reduce oven heat to 450F, and bake 15 minutes.
8

Reduce oven heat once more to 350F, and bake 5 to 10 minutes more, or until popovers are deep golden brown.
9

Immediately unmold popovers to prevent sticking.
10

Dust with paprika (if using).
11

Serve hot or at room temperature.