Gruyere & Black Pepper Popovers Recipe
Peppery, cheesy popovers from a Texas newcomer
A painting of a golden-winged hog marks the entrance of Ned and Jodi Elliott's new Austin restaurant, Foreign & Domestic. As such, it's no surprise that pork dominates the menu, but one of the couple's signature dishes doesn't need any meat at all to win over diners. These billowy popovers get a flavor boost from black pepper and nutty Gruyère cheese. Jodi bakes them in popover pans, but we've had equal success in muffin tins; either way, the popovers will emerge with a crisp shell and moist, airy interior.
Recipe adapted from Jodi Elliott, Foreign & Domestic Food & Drink, Austin
Gruyère and Black Pepper Popovers
Chef Jodi Elliott's popover recipe from Foreign & Domestic Food & Drink in Austin. These billowy popovers get a flavor boost from black pepper and nutty Gruyère cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ounces Gruyère cheese, cut into 16 small cubes, plus freshly grated cheese for garnish
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375˚ and position a rack in the bottom third. Place 2 muffin pans (or enough to make 16 popovers) in the oven to warm.
- In a small saucepan, warm the milk over medium heat until it is hot (about 125˚) but not boiling. Remove from the heat. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the salt and black pepper until smooth. Slowly whisk in the warm milk. Add the flour and whisk until the batter is just combined. (It may be slightly lumpy.) 3. Remove the muffin pans from the oven. Spray the pans generously with nonstick cooking spray. Pour about ⅓ cup of the batter into each of 16 muffin cups. Set a cube of the cheese on top of the batter in each cup.
- Bake the popovers until puffed and deep golden brown, about 40 minutes (do not open the door or they may collapse). Remove the popovers from the pans, sprinkle with the grated Gruyère and serve immediately.