BACON PARMESAN POPOVERS

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This recipe proves that simple ingredients often result in the best-tasting dishes. These popovers are a nice change from ordinary toast or muffins. -Donna Gaston, Coplay, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 6 popovers.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 bacon strips, diced

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat eggs and milk. Combine flour, cheese and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 45 minutes., Preheat oven to 450°. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Grease cups of a nonstick popover pan well with some of the bacon drippings; set aside. Stir bacon into batter; fill prepared cups two-thirds full., Bake 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° (do not open oven door). Bake until deep golden brown, about 15 minutes longer (do not underbake)., Run a table knife or small metal spatula around edges of cups to loosen if necessary. Immediately remove popovers from pan; prick with a small sharp knife to allow steam to escape. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 248mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.