Salmon & Lemon-Chive Popovers

By KeyIngredient

These tasty popovers are like a cross between quiche and Yorkshire pudding. If you want to get ahead, prepare recipe up to step 3, cover and refrigerate overnight then assemble and bake just before serving warm from the oven to guests.

Ingredients

• 2 slices smoked salmon
• 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) snipped chives
• 1 tsp (5 mL) lemon zest
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup (250 mL) whole milk
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled feta or goat’s cheese, about 2 oz (60 g)

Preparation

Step 1

1 Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

2 Generously coat a 24-cup mini-muffin pan or two 12-cup mini-muffin pans with oil or butter. Cut salmon into 24 thin strips.

3 In a large bowl, whisk flour with salt. Whisk in chives and zest. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs with milk. Whisk milk mixture into flour mixture until smooth. Pour into a measuring cup.

4 Carefully divide and pour filling between muffin pans. Sprinkle each with crumbled cheese. Place 1 strip of salmon in each. Bake in centre of oven for 15 minutes or until deep golden and “popped.” Do not open oven unless needed. Serve warm or slightly cooled. Sprinkle with more snipped chives, if you like.


Makes 24 popovers