What To Serve With Popovers

If youre wondering what to serve with your popovers, youve come to the right place.

In this article, I list 15 of the most popular side dishes for popovers.

In a rush? Heres the short answer.

The best things to serve with popovers are classic pot roast, creamy pumpkin soup, or spare ribs. For breakfast options, serve cranberry honey butter, bacon jam, or cloud eggs with bacon. For dessert, serve popovers with stewed apples and vanilla ice cream.

Ready? Lets jump right in.

Scrambled egg

Keep things simple and swap the toast in your scrambled eggs breakfast out for a popover.

Popovers are more curved, so better for scooping and they have an airy texture that matches with the scrambled eggs.

For the best, creamiest scrambled eggs recipe, head on over to the NY times.

Cranberry honey butter

Need a good breakfast pastry to munch on in the morning?

Whip up some fluffy popovers and youre set to have a great day.

Theyll taste amazing with just some butter, but adding a unique condiment like cranberry honey butter will make them irresistible!

This cranberry honey butter spread comes together in just 5 minutes and it will last 10 days! If youre not a fan of cranberry, why not try cinnamon honey butter instead?

Bacon jam

Nothing can ever replace a classic like bacon for breakfast.

But what if youre in a rush and have no time to whip up some crunchy bacon?

Well, youre in luck because bacon jams exist.

This versatile condiment will put a smile on anyones face.

Spread bacon jam on your popovers and youre all set to conquer the world.

Psst for a sweeter option, raspberry jam is a life-changer (with some tea of course).

Cloud eggs with bacon

Have you ever heard of cloud eggs?

If you havent, youre in for a treat!

They look amazing, and theyre so light and fluffy it really does feel like youre eating a cloud. The soft yolk in the middle makes the perfect dipping sauce for your popovers too.

These cloud eggs have bacon and gruyere added to them to make them extra special.

Creamy pumpkin soup

A bowl of soup is one of the best things to pair with popovers.

You can dip the popovers into the soup like you would bread, and watch as they soak in all the lovely flavors.

Pumpkin soup is one of my favorite soups. Its creamy, rich, and super tasty.

Its a great pick-me-up, especially on rainy days.

Check out Mihaelas pumpkin soup recipe. Its a must-try!

Clam chowder

Pumpkin soup is one of my favorite soups, but next on the list is clam chower.

Just imagine dipping your popovers in your chowders thick, rich, salty, smokey broth.

Dont worry if you cant get fresh clams for this soup.

You can make this New England Clam Chowder with canned clams. Take it to another flavor level by adding a secret ingredient clam juice!

Psst I did an experiment to find the best clam juice substitutes.

Classic pot roast

Before you ask Yes

You can have popovers for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

And when youre serving them for dinner, I recommend you eat them with a delicious pot roast.

Their light texture is ideal for keeping the hearty stew from becoming too filling.

Now go try this classic pot roast from cooking classy. Its to die for!

Chicken pot pie

Chicken pot pie already has some pastry, but its never enough.

Pop some popovers on the side (pun intended) and youll have a tasty, satisfying meal.

These individual pot pies are so cute!

Crab salad

Popovers are the perfect vessel to hold fillings because of their form.

And one unique way to serve them is with a creamy crab salad stuffed inside.

Crab-stuffed popovers make a great starter for a dinner party, or you can serve them as finger food at a party or barbecue.

Its hard to believe that you can make a salad this flavorful in 10 minutes! Get ready for this easy crab salad to change your life.

Related: what to serve with crab salad

Easy oven spare ribs

This meaty combination might not be the first thing that pops into your head when you think of popovers, but its super tasty.

I like to get all the meat off the bones and then stuff it inside my popover to make a sort of sandwich.

If you have cheesy popovers that will take things to a whole new level.

Follow the stay-at-home chef to learn how to make amazing spare ribs that are packed with so much flavor.

New York strip

Want something fancy to pair with your popover?

Id go for a juicy New York strip.

The two things are delicious individually.

And together, theyre a force to be reckoned with soft tender meat and crispy buttery bread.

Save a bite of popover to mop up all the leftover steak juices at the end. YUM!

Check out this stunning pan-seared new york strip with gorgonzola cream sauce.

A classic chicken roast

If you want to stick with a classic option go for a full on roast dinner.

This is where youd find the popovers English cousin, the yorkshire pudding.

Dont forget the gravy, otherwise the whole thing can get a bit dry!

Heres a guide to cooking the perfect roast chicken. Its SO juicy.

Ricotta cheese

Take your popovers up a notch by serving them with homemade ricotta cheese (or any soft cheese really).

You can always buy ricotta cheese, but its actually pretty easy to make yourself if you have the right equipment (an instant pot or pressure cooker).

Ricotta is super easy to customize too, you can add some fresh fruit like blueberries if you want something sweet.

Or a drizzle of hot sauce for some spice!

Stewed apples

Want to turn your popovers into a dessert?

A big spoonful of warm and comforting stewed apples should do the trick.

It will be like a deconstructed apple pie, and a drizzle of cream wont hurt.

Check out the recipe from southernmadesimple its just what you want on a cold winters day.

Vanilla ice cream

Pair your popovers with some homemade vanilla ice cream and a caramel or chocolate sauce.

It might sound strange, but its a match made in heaven.

The popover becomes like a softer waffle and absorbs all the melting ice-cream.

You can make this vanilla ice cream ahead of time and pull it out on days when you need a sweet treat.

The best dishes to serve with popovers

Scrambled egg
Cranberry honey butter
Bacon jam
Cloud eggs with bacon
Creamy pumpkin soup
Clam chowder
Classic pot roast
Chicken pot pie
Crab salad
Easy oven spare ribs
New York strip
A classic chicken roast
Ricotta cheese
Stewed apples
Vanilla ice cream

In this short recipe, I show you exactly what to serve with your popovers.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: popover side dishes, what to serve with popovers

Prep Time: 5minutes

Cook Time: 20minutes

Total Time: 25minutes

Servings: person

Ingredients

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Instructions

Make your popovers according to your preferred recipe.
Meanwhile, select one of the following sides to go with it.
Side dishes include: scrambled egg, cranberry honey butter, bacon jam, cloud eggs with bacon, creamy pumpkin soup, clam chowder, classic pot roast, chicken pot pie, crab salad, easy oven spare ribs, new york strip, a classic chicken roast, ricotta cheese, stewed apples, and vanilla ice cream.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

FAQs

Can popovers be made a day ahead?

You can make the popovers up to 1 day ahead; wrap airtight and store at room temperature. To recrisp, place slightly apart on a baking sheet and bake in a 375° oven until crisp, about 5 minutes.

What meal goes well with popovers?

Popovers are great to have with soup, salad, or alongside roast chicken, roast beef, or just about anything you would serve with rolls. They’re also fantastic as a breakfast treat, sprinkled with confectioner’s sugar and served with butter and jam.

Can you make popovers ahead of time and reheat?

The popovers can be made ahead of time, cooled and then reheated in a 425˚F oven for 8 minutes. They can also be frozen after cooking and reheated from frozen in a 425˚F oven for 10 minutes.

Should popover pans be greased?

A popover pan should be greased. I prefer to use melted butter, but oil or nonstick spray would work too. Greasing the pan ensures that the finished popovers don’t stick and promotes browning on the exterior of the popover. After you’ve greased your pan, place it into the oven while it preheats.

Should you let popover batter rest?

Allow the batter to rest at room temperature while the oven preheats. Resting the batter really does result in better-risen popovers with an airier texture (as opposed to chewy). At least 15 minutes allows the starch molecules to expand and the gluten to relax.

What are the problems with popover?

There can be a few different things that can mess up the rise of popovers. Preheat the oven to 425 with the pan preheating in the oven. When baking don’t open it again until they’re done. If you open the oven door the temperature inside can drop too quickly and the popovers will not rise properly.

How do you serve popovers?

The beauty of popovers is that they can be served any time of day. In the morning, I like to serve popovers hot out of the oven with butter and jam. You can also serve them with an egg frittata. Popovers also go well with savory meat dishes such as pot roast with carrots and potatoes.

What is the best flour for popovers?

Popover rule #2: Use all-purpose flour

The gluten in flour (and protein from the eggs) create the structure that traps steam in rising popovers.