Description
Cornmeal Popovers with Herb Honey Butter are a delightful addition to any meal, boasting a golden, crispy exterior and an airy, fluffy interior. These easy-to-make popovers are elevated by the sweet and savory herb-infused honey butter, making them irresistible. Perfect for brunch or dinner, their warm aroma will fill your kitchen and have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup medium-ground cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (e.g., thyme or rosemary), finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and grease popover pans or muffin tins with melted butter.
- In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, milk, and eggs until smooth.
- Stir in half of the melted butter into the batter; reserve the rest for greasing.
- Fill each cup halfway with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed up and golden brown.
- While baking, mix remaining softened butter with honey and chopped herbs for the herb honey butter.
- Drizzle warm popovers generously with herb honey butter before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Experiment with different herbs in the honey butter for unique flavors. Preheating your popover pans can help achieve a better rise.