This Herb Parmesan Popover Recipe will be perfect for your next special dinner, but plan ahead - the batter needs to rest for 1 hour with additional bake time of 45 minutes.Popover pans are recommended, because they have the perfect shape to encourage a tall popover top. However, If you don’t have popover pans, use jumbo muffin tins instead. Using the jumbo muffin pans will yield about 9 rolls instead of a dozen. Don’t open the oven as these bake or they may deflate and never reach their full ‘pop’!
3tablespoonsdried mixed Italian herb seasoningI use McCormick with Flaxseed
1teaspoonminced garlic
4tablespoonssalted buttercold
Instructions
Place the milk in a saucepan and heat until just warm, about 110°F. Remove from heat.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, salt and baking powder.
Place the eggs in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whip attachment, and beat on medium-low speed until pale and foamy, 3-5 minutes. Pour in the warm milk. Add the flour mixture in 3-4 additions, beating on low speed until just incorporated. Increase speed to medium and beat 2 minutes.
Cover the mixing bowl with a dish towel and let rest, unrefrigerated, for one hour.
Mix the cheese, herbs, and garlic in a small bowl.
Preheat the oven to 450°F.
Grease the cavities of 12 popover cups (2 pans), or 9 cavities of jumbo muffin tins. with cooking spray or melted butter. Place the pans on a large baking sheet.
Cut each tablespoon of butter into four pieces, so that you have 12 small square pieces of butter.
Fill the prepared pans with the popover batter within 1/8 inch of the top of each cup. Generously divide the cheese-herb mixture among the filled cups. Place one square of butter (1/4 tablespoon) in the centers of each cup.
Bake for 15 minutes at 450°F; reduce the oven heat to 375°F and bake for 30 minutes more. When done, the popovers should be well-inflated, and have a deep golden brown exterior with a crisp-looking top.
Remove from the oven and cut a slit in the top of each popover to let the steam escape. Serve warm.
Notes
Serve warm with salted butter, or a side of marinara, or with seasoned olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping (or all three!).Reheat popovers in foil in a 350°F preheated oven for 7-10 minutes. If you don't have Italian seasoning, you can make your own with the following recipe:
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoons dried rosemary
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Blend all ingredients together in a small bowl. Store airtight.
Keyword italian seasoning, minced garlic, popovers