Description
These Parmesan Popovers with Crispy Sage Garlic Butter are light, airy, and packed with flavor. Golden and crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, they're enhanced by nutty parmesan cheese and rich, brown butter infused with garlic and sage. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an elegant appetizer, these popovers are easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
For the Popovers
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, plus 6 teaspoons for greasing
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk, at room temperature
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (optional)
For the Sage Garlic Butter
- 1-2 cloves garlic, lightly smashed
- 8 fresh sage leaves
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, at room temperature
Instructions
- Prepare Browned Butter with Aromatics: Heat 2 tablespoons butter, smashed garlic, and sage leaves in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook until the butter starts to brown and the sage becomes crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Remove garlic and sage leaves and set aside for the sage garlic butter later.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Position an oven rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 450°F (232°C). Place 1 teaspoon of butter into each cup of a 6-cup popover pan (or use a 12-cup muffin pan for smaller popovers) and put the pan into the oven to melt the butter and warm the cups.
- Mix Batter: In a medium bowl, vigorously whisk whole milk and eggs together until frothy, about 1 minute. Add the browned butter from the skillet, flour, freshly grated parmesan, kosher salt, and optional black pepper. Whisk to combine; small lumps in the batter are okay.
- Fill Popover Cups: Carefully remove the hot popover pan from the oven. Swirl the melted butter to evenly grease each cup. Pour the batter evenly into the cups, filling about 3/4 full.
- Bake Popovers: Bake at 450°F for 20 minutes. Then, reduce oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, or until the popovers are puffed, golden, and crisp.
- Make Sage Garlic Butter: While the popovers bake, mash the reserved garlic with a fork and chop the crispy sage leaves. Combine both with 4 tablespoons of softened butter and mix well.
- Serve: Serve the popovers immediately while warm, topped with the prepared sage garlic butter for a rich and aromatic finish.
Notes
- Using room temperature ingredients helps the batter rise properly and results in a lighter popover.
- If you don't have a popover pan, a standard muffin tin works perfectly for making mini popovers.
- For best flavor, use freshly grated parmesan cheese instead of pre-grated.
- Be careful when handling the hot popover pan to avoid burns.
- Serve popovers immediately as they tend to deflate and lose crispiness once cooled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American