Description
These *Easy Homemade Popovers in a Muffin Tin* are tall, airy, and golden with a crispy exterior and tender, hollow center. Made with simple ingredients like eggs, milk, and flour, they puff up magically in a standard muffin tin—no special pan needed. Perfect for a quick breakfast, easy dinner side, or even a healthy snack idea. They’re buttery, versatile, and impressive enough for weekend brunch or holiday dinners. Whether you’re into breakfast ideas or want elegant yet easy food ideas, this easy recipe is one you’ll return to often.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for greasing the muffin tin)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for sweet variation)
1/4 cup grated cheese (optional, for savory variation)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C) and place the muffin tin inside to heat up.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and milk, then combine with dry ingredients. Stir in melted butter.
3. Carefully remove the hot muffin tin and grease each cup with butter.
4. Pour batter into each muffin cup, filling only halfway.
5. Bake at 450°F for 15 minutes without opening the oven.
6. Reduce heat to 350°F (177°C) and continue baking for 15–20 minutes until puffed and golden.
7. Remove from oven, pierce each popover to release steam, and serve immediately.
Notes
Always use room temperature ingredients for better puff.
Preheating both oven and muffin tin is essential to get the signature rise.
Pierce popovers after baking to prevent sogginess inside.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 popover
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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