Best 8 Cheese Pepperoni Popovers Recipes

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Cheese pepperoni popovers are a delightful snack or side dish that is sure to please everyone. The combination of the puffed popovers, melted cheese, and savory pepperoni is irresistible. They are quick and easy to make, and they can be tailored to your taste. Whether you like your popovers light and fluffy or golden brown and crispy, there is a recipe out there for you. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can have a batch of delicious cheese pepperoni popovers ready to enjoy in no time.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY POPOVERS



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h12m

Yield 24 mini popovers

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup finely grated Cheddar
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
2 tablespoons minced chives
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Special Equipment: 24-cup mini muffin tin
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and melted butter. Whisk in the flour and salt and fold in the cheeses and chives until evenly incorporated. Cover batter and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Put a mini muffin pan on the middle rack in the oven to warm for 10 minutes.
  • Remove muffin tin from oven (careful, hot!) and pour the batter into the cups of the hot tin, filling almost to the top. Lightly sprinkle with cayenne. Bake the popovers until crisp and golden, about 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

GARLIC CHEESE PEPPERONI POPOVERS



Garlic Cheese Pepperoni Popovers image

Provided by Beth & Tots

Categories     Appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 Package of dry mix garlic butter biscuits, per package mixing directions, set aside.
Make the herb sauce from the prepackaged mix using 2 T. Butter and set aside.
15 chopped pieces of pepperoni
6 oz. block of cheese diced

Steps:

  • Bring the biscuit mix to room temperature.
  • Add the pepperoni into the biscuit mix.
  • Prepare your popover pans using nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add 2 Tablespoons of biscuit mix to each popover tin.
  • layer with 3 pieces of diced cheese.
  • Add 2 more Tablespoons of biscuit mix and top with 3 pieces of diced cheese.
  • Top each popover with the remaining biscuit mix.
  • Makes 5-6 popovers.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until top of the biscuit is golden brown.
  • Top each popover with a couple dabs of the garlic butter sauce.
  • Serve immediately.

GARLIC AND CHEESE POPOVERS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis Bio & Top Recipes

Time 38m

Yield 12 popovers

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons anchovy paste
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional
Vegetable oil cooking spray
6 large eggs, at room temperature
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups whole milk, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups (3 ounces) finely grated Asiago cheese
1/4 cup (1-ounce) shredded sharp Provolone cheese
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Butter: In a small bowl, mix together the butter, anchovy paste, chives, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Season with salt and pepper (if using), to taste.
  • Popovers: Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 12-count muffin or popover pan with vegetable oil cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a blender, add the eggs and garlic. Blend on medium speed until frothy, about 15 seconds. Add the milk and the cheeses and blend until smooth. Add the flour, salt, pepper and parsley. Blend on medium speed until incorporated. Pour the batter into the muffin cups, filling each cup to within 1/4-inch of the top. Bake, without opening the oven door, until puffed and golden, about 30 to 35 minutes. Remove the popovers from the oven and serve with the anchovy butter.

CHEF JOHN'S POPOVERS



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They're crusty on the outside and tender on the inside. Popovers are a fun and flavorful dinner roll to add to the holiday table.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Popovers and Yorkshire Pudding Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
cooking spray
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Grease a 6-tin muffin pan with butter and cooking spray.
  • Whisk eggs, milk, flour, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl until smooth. Pour batter into each muffin tin, filling to about 3/4 of the way up the sides. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of grated Cheddar cheese atop each popover.
  • Place pan in a cold oven. Heat to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) and bake until puffed and well-browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 54.9 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 198.8 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

PEPPERONI AND CHEESE POPOVERS



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Popovers are airy and light puffs that are very easy to make. I added pepperoni and cheese to this version for a savory snack.

Provided by Kirbie

Categories     Appetizer     Side Dish     Snack

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 1/4 cups milk
1/4 tsp salt
3 eggs
1 tbsp unsalted butter (melted, plus additional butter for each popover cup)
1/2 cup of chopped pepperoni
1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt with a whisk. Add in the eggs, whisking after each addition. Add the milk then the melted butter until batter is combined and no lumps remain. Mix in the pepperoni and cheese.
  • Place a small pat of butter (perhaps a little less than a teaspoon) in each cup of your popover pan and place the pan in the oven until the butter melts and the pan is hot. Remove the pan from the oven and fill each cup about 2/3 full.
  • Return the pan to the oven and bake the popovers for 20 minutes at 400°F. Then reduce the heat to 350°F and allow them to bake for another 20 minutes. Do not open the door in between. Remove them from the oven and serve immediately.

PIZZA POPOVERS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: large eggs, large egg whites, whole milk, tomato paste, dried oregano, garlic powder, kosher salt, unsalted butter, all purpose flour, parmesan cheese, pepperoni, fresh basil, marinara sauce, 6 cup popover pan

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Appetizers

Time 55m

Yield 6 popovers

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large eggs
2 large egg whites
1 cup whole milk, plus 1 tablespoon
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided
1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
¼ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated, plus 1½ tablespoons
½ cup pepperoni, chopped, divided
1 tablespoon fresh basil, thinly sliced, for garnish
1 cup marinara sauce, warm
1 6 cup popover pan

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • In a blender, combine the eggs, egg whites, milk, and tomato paste. Blend until smooth. Add the oregano, garlic powder, salt, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, and flour and blend on high speed for 2-3 minutes, until completely smooth. Transfer the batter to a liquid measuring cup with a pour spout and let rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place the popover pan in the oven to preheat.
  • After resting, fold ¼ cup (30 g) Parmesan and ¼ cup (35 g) chopped pepperoni into the popover batter.
  • Remove the popover pan from the oven and brush ¼ teaspoon melted butter in each cup, then fill ¾ of the way full with batter. Sprinkle with the remaining pepperoni and remaining 1½ tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake the popovers for 25-30 minutes, or until they appear puffed and dry (do not open the oven door to check).
  • Garnish the popovers with basil and serve immediately with warm marinara sauce alongside.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 3 grams

PEPPERONI PIZZA POPOVERS



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This is a delicious snack or light lunch. You can add more toppings such as mushrooms, onions, peppers, olives, etc. but just keep in mind that these are a little smaller than a standard muffin.

Provided by Mama_Jennie

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 12 popovers

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder (add more if you're a garlic lover)
2 tablespoons chopped pepperoni
1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese or 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F Using cooking spray coat muffin pan bottom & sides.
  • In a medium mixing bowl beat eggs, milk & oil with whisk until combined.
  • Add flour, basil, oregano & garlic powder. Beat until well combined. Stir in pepperoni.
  • Fill prepared muffin pan HALF full of batter. Bake at 400 F for about 20 minutes or until popovers appear dry.
  • Remove from oven and add a teaspoon to tablespoon of marinara sauce on the top of each popover. Sprinkle cheese and bake for an additional 5 minutes longer.
  • Remove from pan & serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.4, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 41.9, Sodium 120.2, Carbohydrate 10.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 4.4

PARMESAN POPOVERS



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Looking for a popover with a cheesy twist? Try our recipe for Parmesan Popovers. The Parmesan and Italian cheeses add great flavor and aroma to this classic recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend
3/4 tsp. salt
3 eggs
1-1/2 cups milk
2 Tbsp. butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450ºF.
  • Place muffin pan in oven to heat. Meanwhile, combine flour, cheese and salt in medium bowl. Whisk eggs, milk and butter in separate bowl until blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until blended. (Batter will be slightly lumpy.)
  • Spray 12 hot muffin pan cups with cooking spray. Spoon batter into prepared cups, adding about 1/4 cup batter to each cup.
  • Bake 15 min. Reduce oven temperature to 350ºF. Continue baking popovers 20 to 25 min. or until tops are puffed and golden brown. Transfer popovers from muffin pan to wire rack. Use sharp knife to cut slits in tops of popovers to vent the steam. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, Protein 9 g

Tips:

  • Use a tall muffin tin to ensure that the popovers rise properly.
  • Do not open the oven door during the first 20 minutes of baking, as this will cause the popovers to collapse.
  • For a crispy exterior, brush the popovers with melted butter before baking.
  • If you are using pre-shredded cheese, make sure that it is not coated with cellulose, as this will prevent it from melting properly.
  • You can use any type of cheese that you like in this recipe. Some popular options include cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
  • If you do not have any pepperoni, you can use other toppings such as cooked bacon, diced ham, or sautéed vegetables.

Conclusion:

Cheese pepperoni popovers are versatile and delicious appetizers or snacks that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With their crispy exterior and soft, cheesy interior, these popovers are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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