Mini Provolone Popovers

Directions

1. 1.

   Whisk together milk, eggs, flour, 1 tablespoon butter, salt, and pepper until smooth, then stir in cheeses and chives. Chill 1 hour to allow batter to rest.

2. 2.

   Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in upper third.

3. 3.

   Butter muffin pan with remaining tablespoon butter, then heat in oven until butter sizzles, about 2 minutes.

4. 4.

   Gently stir batter, then divide among muffin cups (they will be about two-thirds full). Bake until puffed and golden-brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately.