Recipe: Apple-Bacon Popovers

APPLE-BACON POPOVERS

2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
2 cups 1-percent milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 strips turkey bacon
1 large apple
1 tablespoon light, unsalted butter, melted
Apple butter (optional, for serving)

In a large bowl, whisk eggs and egg whites until well blended. Whisk in milk and set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt. Gradually add flour mixture to egg mixture, stirring well with a whisk. Let stand 30 minutes.

WHILE BATTER IS STANDING:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Coat a 9-cup popover pan with cooking spray.

Cook bacon strips until crispy. Drain, let cool, and finely chop. Coarsely grate apple, including peel.

WHEN READY TO BAKE:
Fold the bacon, grated apple, and melted butter into batter, stirring until well blended. Pour batter into prepared popover cups until 3/4 full.

Bake at 450 degrees F for 18 minutes. Reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake for 10 minutes more. Serve immediately with apple butter.

Makes 9 servings
Source: the U.S. Apple Association