Sweet Popovers with Cinnamon Sugar
Sweet Popovers with Cinnamon Sugar are light, airy, hollow rolls made from an egg-rich batter, baked in a special muffin tin until puffed and golden. After baking, they are brushed with melted butter and generously coated in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar. This dish is a classic American breakfast or brunch item, often enjoyed as a sweet treat.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from the flour, butter, and sugar coating. A single serving provides a quick energy boost and some calcium from the milk, but is relatively low in protein and fiber.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Calcium | 60 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Potassium | 50 mg |
| Vitamin A | 45 mcg |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg |
| Folate | 30 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
Per 1 medium popover (approx. 57 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The popover's dramatic puff comes from steam created by the high-heat baking of a thin, liquid batter, a technique similar to making Yorkshire pudding. Coating them in cinnamon sugar transforms a traditionally savory side into a popular dessert or breakfast pastry.
