Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons anchovy paste
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chives
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional
  • Vegetable oil cooking spray
  • 6 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups whole milk, at room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups (3 ounces) finely grated Asiago cheese
  • 1/4 cup (1-ounce) shredded sharp Provolone cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Method

  • Butter: In a small bowl, mix together the butter, anchovy paste, chives, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper (if using), to taste.
  • Popovers: Put an oven rack in the center of the oven.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 12-count muffin or popover pan with vegetable oil cooking spray.
  • Set aside.
  • In a blender, add the eggs and garlic.
  • Blend on medium speed until frothy, about 15 seconds.
  • Add the milk and the cheeses and blend until smooth.
  • Add the flour, salt, pepper and parsley.
  • Blend on medium speed until incorporated.
  • Pour the batter into the muffin cups, filling each cup to within 1/4-inch of the top.
  • Bake, without opening the oven door, until puffed and golden, about 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Remove the popovers from the oven and serve with the anchovy butter.