Ham and Gruyere Savory Popovers

Ham and Gruyere Savory Popovers are truly heavenly.

I have to admit, and my mom will attest to this, I’m not always a big breakfast guy.

Well, let me tell you something, I have come up with a recipe that is fast, packed with protein, and is so yummy, you’ll be scratching your head wondering how come it’s taken this long for us to tell you about it.

So, let’s talk about this Ham and Gruyere Savory Popovers recipe, starring one of our favorite breakfast proteins of all time: Smithfield Anytime Favorites Ham!

HOW TO MAKE POPOVERS AT HOME

We’ve reimagined the basic popover recipe, which is usually just bread and some butter (which, of course, is still delicious), into a savory treat.

Now, there are a few simple tricks to keep in mind when preparing this ideal breakfast (which by the way, is absolutely wonderful any time of the day) that will ensure you get perfectly risen and gloriously yummy popovers every time…in about a half hour!

Amazing!

HOW TO MAKE YOUR POPOVER RISE PERFECTLY

First, it’s not 100% required, but I find using a popover pan always delivers the best results. You can make this recipe in a muffin tin, no problem, you just most likely won’t achieve that high elevation of bread with the glorious hollow inside.

A few other key points to follow: All ingredients should be at room temperature. For the milk, I measure into a microwave-safe measuring cup, and then pop into the microwave on high for about 1 minute. This barely warms it up, which is perfect, but don’t let it come to a boil!

Another super important thing to remember is: NO PEEKING! Follow the baking instructions exactly, and don’t open that door too soon, or your beautiful popovers will deflate!

THE PERFECT BREAKFAST TREAT

Just a word of warning, when you do open that oven door, and you see these beautifully puffed gems, and that heavenly smell hits you – your heart may just skip a beat. Just so you know.

They are really that impressive. And one of the easiest breakfasts you’ll ever make.

When you serve these to family and friends, whether a busy week morning or a relaxing weekend or a special occasion, you’ll be a kitchen superstar, without a doubt.

We are so thrilled to share this Ham and Gruyere Savory Popover recipe with you. All the flavors come together to make a breakfast treat that is magical anytime of the day.

And we couldn’t imagine these incredible puffs of extreme yumminess without the wonderful taste  of Smithfield Anytime Favorites Ham. Go with quality in your cooking endeavors, and you’ll never be disappointed.

That’s why we love Smithfield so much!  Add pre-diced, cubed or sliced ham into eggs, waffles, or as a side with your toast to kick start your morning or end your day on a high note.

OTHER BREAKFAST RECIPES TO TRY

If you love these popover, you’ll most likely also like these awesome recipe:

Classic Eggs Blackstone
Chocolate Eclairs
Classic New Orleans Beignets
Maple Pepper Bacon

Now, it’s time to make this awesome Ham and Gruyere Savory Popovers recipe!

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Smithfield.

Ham and Gruyere Savory Popovers

This Ham and Gruyere Savory Popovers recipe is a real keeper. The Loon flipped for this when I brought a basket of these to the breakfast table. We love using a popover pan to ensure the perfect height and texture, but you could also use a muffin pan, too. And of course, you must use top-notch ingredients, like Smithfield Anytime Favorites Ham! NOTE: You will most likely have a little batter left over if using a standard popover pan. I usually save the leftover over batter and make 1 or 2 after the first batch is done. And remember: Room temperature ingredients and no peeking into the oven until time is up!

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Breakfast, or anytime of the day

Keyword: Baked goods, Popovers

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 33 minutes minutes

Total Time: 43 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 295kcal

Author: Kris Longwell

Ingredients

• ▢ Cooking spray for greasing the pan
• ▢ 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 tsp Kosher salt
• ▢ 2 cups whole milk room temperature, or slightly warmed in a microwave oven (it shouldn't be cold)
• ▢ 4 eggs room temperature
• ▢ 2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• ▢ 2 tsp ground black pepper
• ▢ 1 cup shredded Gruyere cheese room temperature
• ▢ 1 cup diced Smithfield Anytime Favorites Ham room temperature
• ▢ 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes not in oil, chopped
• ▢ 1/2 cup chives thinly chopped

Instructions

• Pre-heat the oven to 425°F. Place the pan in the oven a couple minutes before you are ready to the molds with the batter.
• Sift together the flour and salt into a large bowl.
• Whisk together the eggs, milk, butter and pepper in a separate bowl.
• Add egg mixture to flour mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until combined (okay if some lumps remain).
• Take the pan from the oven and spray liberally with the cooking spray.
• Using a ladle or large spoon, fill each mold just over half way with the batter.
• Distributing equally, add the cheese, ham, tomatoes and chives on top of the batter in each mold.
• Top with just enough batter to nearly reach the top of each mold. (You may have some batter left over).
• Place in the oven and bake for exactly 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F and bake for another 18 minutes. DO NOT OPEN THE OVEN DURING BAKING TIME.
• Remove from oven and carefully take the popovers out of the molds.
• Gently prick the sides of the popovers with a toothpick to allow steam to escape.
• Serve at once and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcal

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