Christmas Popovers from Mom {Portugal}

Portuguese Recipe! The perfect Christmas Popovers from Mom recipe always fill the air the morning of Christmas. Fluffy popovers that my mom  makes for breakfast are a tradition in my family.

They are as big as your head and melt in your mouth. I love putting a little butter and jam in the center to eat them up.

The first thing she says as I walk into the kitchen is, DO NOT open the oven! Yes I know it's all about the oven and the mixing. My mom has made these since I was a child and I still love them the same.

Step by Step - Christmas Popovers

Variations - Christmas Popovers

I sometimes add different spices for more flavor to the Christmas Popovers to serve with dinner. I will some times add garlic and parsley. My favorite is chives with garlic and serve some cheddar cheese to go together.

Tip

I make sure I have no distractions when I make them so I don't burn them. That is always my worry so I always keep the light on in the oven when I cook the Christmas Popovers.

Complete the Meal by Also Making:

• Virginia Christmas Cocktails Recipe
• Portuguese Cod Fish Salad
• White Chocolate Cranberry Macadamia Cookies
• Mom’s Paella

FOR MORE Christmas RECIPES, CHECK OUT:

• Christmas Muddy Buddies
• Christmas Snow Ball Cake
• Making Christmas Cookies

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Christmas Popovers

A crispy and fluffy side to go with a traditional Sunday lunch

5 from 1 vote

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 12 popovers

Calories: 281kcal

Author: Lizzy Cascalheira

Ingredients

• ½ cup of milk
• 1 cup of vegetable oil
• 8 eggs
• 2 cups of flour she says buy the good kind so I guess the more expensive one

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees (I use a thermometer because ovens change, you can buy one for $10 at Target)
• Make sure to oil the muffin pan and fill it ¾ way. Put in the hot oven to let the oil heat.
• Mix ingredients for 25 minutes on medium and add mixture to the oiled pan.
• Place in the oven for 15 - 20 minutes until the popovers have risen and are golden brown.

Notes

You can sprinkle powder sugar on top or do a sugar glaze. I enjoy them with a little butter.

Don't use the small muffin but the big ones of 6. 

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg