Mini Cheddar Popovers

Here's the quote about this from Veggie Times: "Popovers are the American version of British Yorkshire puddings. Melted cheddar and a hint of spice makes these old-fashioned treats irresistible, hot or cold." Sounds good to me so I wanted to share it with you!!
(makes 24)

Cooking spray
3 large eggs, at room temp.
1&3/4 cups 2%* milk, warmed until lukewarm
1&3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 t. sea* salt
1/4 t. freshly ground pepper
1/8*-1/4 t. cayenne pepper (optional*)
2/3 cup grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
Paprika or smoked paprika for dusting (optional)

Set oven rack in bottom third of oven, and preheat oven to 500 (or as high as yours goes*). Coat 24 cup mini muffin pan well with cooking spray. Whisk eggs in med. bowl 1 min. with hand whisk, or until light yellow and frothy. Whisk in milk until combined. Stir in flour, S&P, and cayenne pepper, then stir in cheese and chives. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, filling almost to rim. Place on the bottom rack in oven, reduce oven heat to 450, and bake 15 mins. Reduce oven heat once more to 350, and bake 5 -10 mins. more, or until popovers are deep golden brown. Immediately unmold popovers to prevent sticking. Dust with paprika, if using. Serve hot or at room temp.

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MM