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Cheddar Cheese and Chive Popovers

March 3, 2015 by hipfoodiemom 65 Comments

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Cheddar Cheese and Chive Popovers! This recipe is absolutely amazing. This is as close to FOOL-PROOF as popovers can be! You've got to try this!

Cheddar Cheese and Chive Popovers! This recipe is absolutely amazing. This is as close to FOOL-PROOF as popovers can be! You’ve got to try this!

You guys. .  these popovers.

Magical.

This sharp cheddar cheese and chive popover recipe is absolutely a-ma-zing . . . This is as close to FOOL-PROOF as popovers can be! YUM! #popovers

A popover is a light, hollow roll made from an egg batter similar to that of Yorkshire pudding, typically baked in muffin tins or dedicated popover pans (as seen above), which have straight-walled sides rather than angled. Popovers impressively rise up and over the pans they’re baked in. They have a crisp exterior but a soft, pillowy interior and are just heavenly to eat.

I’ve had this popover pan for a few months now and just got around to using it. And I know these aren’t perfect but I still think they’re beautiful.

This sharp cheddar cheese and chive popover recipe is absolutely a-ma-zing . . . This is as close to FOOL-PROOF as popovers can be! YUM! #popovers

This sharp cheddar cheese and chive popover recipe is absolutely a-ma-zing . . . This is as close to FOOL-PROOF as popovers can be! YUM! #popovers

What I love about this recipe. No mixer or blender required. Just one bowl, a whisk and a rubber spatula.

This sharp cheddar cheese and chive popover recipe is absolutely a-ma-zing . . . This is as close to FOOL-PROOF as popovers can be! YUM! #popovers

Because who wants to mess with a blender? and I don’t know  . .  I kind of feel like you want keep it simple and do everything by hand with this one. Feels more like you are creating something. I made some more popovers using the same method, which I’m sharing tomorrow, and these popovers are standing up more so the no blender method works!

It’s really amazing what a few eggs + some butter + flour will give you. And I made these popovers with both regular and room temp eggs and milk. Both worked fine for me.

This sharp cheddar cheese and chive popover recipe is absolutely a-ma-zing . . . This is as close to FOOL-PROOF as popovers can be! YUM! #popovers

This sharp cheddar cheese and chive popover recipe is absolutely a-ma-zing . . . This is as close to FOOL-PROOF as popovers can be! YUM! #popovers

My little guy here is starting to deflate but I don’t care. These were so delicious and so easy to make. I followed this pretty fool-proof cheddar cheese and chive popovers recipe from The Kitchn and then made a few adjustments. And in all my excitement and shooting photos, I forgot to pierce the sides with a knife. If you do this, the steam will escape and “the airy crowns will stay proud and puffy.”

Proud and puffy until . .  you stick the entire thing into your mouth and devour.

And you can bake these in a regular muffin pan as well, so don’t take forever like me and just make these cheddar cheese and chive popovers! Next up, cinnamon sugar popovers. Wait for it. . .

They will be on the blog tomorrow.

And yes, I’m excited.

Print Recipe

Cheddar Cheese and Chive Popovers

Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Breakfast, Brunch or Snack
Servings: 6
Author: Hip Foodie Mom

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter plus extra for greasing the pan
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk I used 2%
  • 3/4 cup cheddar cheese freshly grated
  • 1/4 cup chives finely diced

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F, and thoroughly grease your popover pan. Melt the tablespoon of butter in your bowl and set it aside to cool slightly. Break the eggs into the same bowl (with the butter) and whisk gently. Then whisk in the flour, salt, and milk until just barely blended; a few lumps are fine.
  • Add in the cheddar cheese and chives and, using a rubber spatula, gently fold the cheese and chives into the batter. Don't over mix.
  • Fill the cups 2/3 full (3/4 full for large popovers), and bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes. Then, reduce the oven temp to 350 degrees and bake for an additional 20 minutes. (Do not open the oven! Opening the oven door in the first 20 minutes can cause them to collapse.)
  • When they are brown and crusty, remove them from the oven, and make a small slit in their sides with a sharp knife. Serve immediately.

Adapted from The Kitchn.

This sharp cheddar cheese and chive popover recipe is absolutely a-ma-zing . . . This is as close to FOOL-PROOF as popovers can be! YUM! #popovers

 

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Comments

  1. Kelly says

    March 3, 2015 at 4:22 am

    These popovers look perfect to me!!! I love how puffy and airy they are and the cheddar and chive combo sounds fantastic! I’ve never tried making popovers before and can’t wait to try this fool proof recipe!

    Reply
  2. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    March 3, 2015 at 6:49 am

    These popovers look amazing, Alice! I was just looking at a popover pan last weekend, and now I really wish I would’ve bought it! I love the flavor of these rolls! Sounds like the perfect side to any meal. Pinning!

    Reply
  3. marla says

    March 3, 2015 at 7:16 am

    Popover perfection Alice!

    Reply
    • Donna says

      April 10, 2016 at 6:29 pm

      I made these and they are awesome; however, mine spread out and covered the lip of the popover pan. The picture shows the popover rising straight up and not expanding to cover the lip. How do I correct this. Not a big deal, but I had to cut the popover off the lip before it would release?

      Reply
      • hipfoodiemom says

        April 10, 2016 at 7:30 pm

        Hi Donna,
        I’m not sure what happened. I assume you followed the recipe exactly? Preheating the oven to 450°F, and thoroughly greasing your popover pan. Did you bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes and then reduce the oven temp to 350 degrees? and did you open the oven door at all?
        If you do all of this, the popovers should rise up as they bake.

        Reply
        • Scott says

          July 13, 2019 at 6:20 pm

          While mixing all ingredients melt butter in popover pans,fill half full then bake

          Reply
  4. David @ Spiced says

    March 3, 2015 at 7:37 am

    Yes! These popovers look delicious! I kinda wish I had a pan of these sitting right here next to me…I’d eat ’em with my morning coffee! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Johlene@FlavoursandFrosting says

    March 3, 2015 at 9:09 am

    How cute are hese popover molds!! Looking forward to the cinnamon sugar version!! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Kathleen | HapaNom says

    March 3, 2015 at 9:44 am

    Oh my! I absolutely love popovers, but haven’t made them in ages! Part of the reason is I lost my pan in a move. You’ve now motivated me to go out and buy another popover pan! I’ve never had them with cheese and chives, but it sounds absolutely mouthwatering! Can’t wait to make these!

    Reply
  7. Mir says

    March 3, 2015 at 10:01 am

    These are definitely beautiful, Alice. I think they’re perfect. I am now rethinking my dinner options!

    Reply
  8. Stacey+@+Bake.Eat.Repeat. says

    March 3, 2015 at 10:59 am

    Wow, those look fantastic! I’ve never made popovers, but I love yorkshire pudding so I’m not sure why I haven’t branched out into popovers yet! That needs to change ASAP!

    Reply
  9. marcie says

    March 3, 2015 at 11:02 am

    I’ve never made popovers but I’ve been wanting to buy a pan for so long! They’re so special, and this cheesy-chive version looks so delicious, Alice! Pinned.

    Reply
  10. Linda | Brunch with Joy says

    March 3, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    Cheddar cheese popovers are my favorite and these are beautiful, Alice. Now I need to shop for popovers pan.

    Reply
  11. Zainab says

    March 3, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    I’ve never had a popover before but they sounds so AMAZING! And just look too beautiful to eat! Wait did you say cinnamon sugar? That’s major!

    Reply
  12. Veronica says

    March 3, 2015 at 1:02 pm

    I just tried making these! (I had eggs and chives I needed to use up in the fridge and then I got this email! Perfect timing!!)

    I have never made or eaten a popover before, and let me just say, these were super quick and easy to put together and are delicious!!!! I used a muffin pan and it worked well, they look more like muffins than popovers though, but still delicious. 🙂

    Thank you for this recipe and I will be adding it to my recipes!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      March 3, 2015 at 1:54 pm

      Hi Veronica!!! I am SO HAPPY to read this comment!!! and I’m SO glad you had success with these in your muffin pan!! woot woot!!! This made my day! 🙂 Stay tuned for tomorrow’s cinnamon sugar popovers! 🙂 I’m been on a popover craze! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Amanda says

    March 3, 2015 at 1:30 pm

    So light and airy! These are amazing!

    Reply
  14. Amy @Very Culinary says

    March 3, 2015 at 3:13 pm

    I make popovers at least once a month and am a huge advocate for them! Every roll pales in comparison. AND I’ve given away many popover pans on the blog, because I firmly believe they should not be made in a regular muffin tin. So you are winning! Ha. I love these!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      March 3, 2015 at 6:54 pm

      Amy, I won my pan from your blog!! 😛

      Reply
  15. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

    March 3, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    Alice, these photos are simply stunning! These popovers look so golden ‘n cheesy ‘n tall n’ fluffy. Perfection! And I can’t wait for your cinnamon sugar popovers tomorrow.

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      March 3, 2015 at 8:57 pm

      Thanks Nancy!! golden ‘n cheesy ‘n tall n’ fluffy was totally what I was going for! 😛

      Reply
  16. amanda @ fake ginger says

    March 3, 2015 at 6:04 pm

    I have wanted a popover pan FOREVER and this recipe is making it really hard to resist. They look so so so good!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      March 3, 2015 at 8:56 pm

      Amanda, visit the blog tomorrow. . I’ll be giving one away!!

      Reply
  17. Liz says

    March 3, 2015 at 7:54 pm

    Oh, man, I don’t know why I only make popovers at Christmas! That has GOT to change! And cinnamon sugar popovers??? Those will be happening soon, too!

    Reply
  18. mira says

    March 3, 2015 at 8:05 pm

    I love popovers so much and these look amazing Alice! Can’t wait to try them! I do have a pan, but never used it 🙂 Pinned of course!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      March 3, 2015 at 8:55 pm

      Dude, Mira!! you gotta try this recipe!! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Allie | Baking a Moment says

    March 3, 2015 at 8:17 pm

    Oh my goodness I love popovers SO much and I have no idea why I’ve never made them before. This needs to change asap! I think yours look absolutely perfect 🙂

    Reply
  20. Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living says

    March 3, 2015 at 8:41 pm

    I haven’t made popovers in so long – these look so light and puffy – love the idea of cheddar + chives, I’ve only made plain.

    Reply
  21. Alana (hungry & fit) says

    March 3, 2015 at 8:42 pm

    Making these!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      March 3, 2015 at 8:47 pm

      Alana, let me know how they turn out!!! 🙂

      Reply
  22. Thao @ In Good Flavor says

    March 3, 2015 at 11:17 pm

    Popovers are so much fun to make and eat. These look so light, airy, and delicious.

    Reply
  23. Annie @ ciaochowbambina says

    March 4, 2015 at 4:31 am

    I am so like you…I have the pan; probably for a couple years now (not proud) but keep finding reasons to shy away from making them…until now! Thank you! You’ve taken the mystery out for me!

    Reply
    • Bobbi D says

      February 16, 2020 at 11:38 pm

      Ditto! A friend gave me a pan but I have yet to use it! In fact, I forgot about it until I saw this posting! I’ll make them this week!!

      Reply
      • hipfoodiemom says

        February 17, 2020 at 6:31 am

        Let me know how they turn out! Enjoy!

        Reply
  24. Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says

    March 4, 2015 at 9:54 am

    Gosh I love the flavor of this. I tried making popovers one time in a muffin pan and it was an absolute disaster! I seriously could not believe it. These are fantastic!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      March 4, 2015 at 11:50 am

      J, a reader just made these yesterday in a muffin pan! But I’m going to try myself soon!!! will keep you posted! 🙂

      Reply
  25. Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says

    March 4, 2015 at 1:42 pm

    Confession: I’ve had a popover pan for a decade and have used it….never. I know! Ridiculous! But now I must. These look incredible, Alice. And I love how simple the recipe is.

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      March 4, 2015 at 2:01 pm

      oh my gawd, Marissa. . use it!!! you will love these! 🙂

      Reply
  26. Sonali- The Foodie Physician says

    March 5, 2015 at 11:59 am

    Look at the rise on these beauties…popover perfection!

    Reply
  27. Kelsey+@+Snacking+Squirrel says

    March 5, 2015 at 5:48 pm

    Loving your popvers lately. They look incredibly delicious!

    Reply
  28. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    March 5, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    Love the cheddar and chive combination – What a great idea! This totally does remind me of a yorkshire pudding

    Reply
    • Karen L says

      March 12, 2015 at 11:11 pm

      Hi Arman, this reminds you of Yorkshire Pudding because they are Yorkshire Puddings with the addition of chives & cheese. Americans call Yorkshire pudding popovers, either way this recipe looks amazing! Going to try adding cheese & chives to my Yorkshires!

      Reply
  29. sylvie says

    March 8, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    They are so fun, festive and elegant, love this incredible look!

    Reply
  30. Megan {Country Cleaver} says

    March 10, 2015 at 11:43 am

    These look positively delightful!! My mom always makes popovers, but I have never tried – I guess that has to change!

    Reply
  31. Shaela says

    November 11, 2015 at 10:22 pm

    oh yum I MUST make these!!

    Reply
  32. Queen Cook says

    December 11, 2016 at 2:02 pm

    What type of flour please?

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      December 11, 2016 at 7:35 pm

      Hi there! All purpose flour! Sorry about that . . I’m updating the recipe card now!

      Reply
  33. Suzanne Pierson says

    January 22, 2017 at 9:27 am

    These look wonderful! I have a mini popover pan…what would you anticipate the bake time/temp to be for mini popovers? Thanks!

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      January 22, 2017 at 12:35 pm

      Hi Suzanne, I didn’t even know there were mini popover pans! I wish I could help but I have not tested this recipe with a mini pan. . I would say, you just have to experiment yourself and see what happens. Start with 400 degrees and check on them after 8 minutes? Also, be sure to note that on my recipe above, you have to reduce the oven temp to 350 degrees and bake for an additional 20 minutes so maybe try reducing the oven temp after 8 to 10 minutes and then you just have to watch them! I’m not sure how much longer they would need to bake, maybe another 10 to 12 minutes? I’m not sure! I’m sorry but hope this helps!

      Reply
  34. Nina Paparo says

    November 22, 2017 at 3:32 pm

    This recipe looks so delicious! Do you think i could make them in a mini muffin time? How would I adjust the bake times?

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      November 22, 2017 at 6:32 pm

      Hi Nina, yes, you can try. . they might not look like popovers when baking in a mini muffin pan . . I’m not sure about the baking time . . maybe start with 25 minutes and check them? Again, I am not sure as I have not baked these in a mini muffin tin.

      Reply
  35. Shannon Banks says

    January 22, 2018 at 6:29 pm

    I just made these tonight. They were absolutely delicious. I knew I would love them, but was surprised when they received an enthusiastic thumbs up from all 4 of my boys and my husband. How wonderful to have a much easier and yet just as delicious version of a popover! I couldn’t find my popover pan, so I used my cast iron drop biscuit pan and they still turned out great. Thanks for the recipe! It has been added to my digital recipe box already.

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      January 22, 2018 at 7:21 pm

      Hi Shannon, this is so great to hear!!! Thank you for leaving a comment and letting me know! Cheers!

      Reply
  36. Nyoja says

    August 5, 2018 at 4:00 pm

    When do you add the cooling butter?

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      August 6, 2018 at 8:50 am

      Hi Nyoja!!! I wrote “Break the eggs into the same bowl and whisk gently”. . the same bowl as the butter. . I will re-write so it’s more clear! Sorry about that!!!

      Reply
  37. Christine says

    March 27, 2019 at 10:23 am

    Did you use a regular size pop over pan or mini ?

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      March 27, 2019 at 5:30 pm

      Hi! regular size popover pan!! I didn’t know they made mini ones!

      Reply
  38. Giftbasketworldwide says

    September 15, 2021 at 1:01 am

    I read a lot of blog posts!! This is great content work.

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