Onion Popovers/Yorkshire Pudding

This makes a wonderful side to a prime rib roast, or even stew

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 lb yellow onion, sliced (can use a little more if desired)
• 1  pinch sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
• 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour, plus
• 2  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1⁄2 teaspoon  white salt
• 3  large eggs
• 1  pinch cayenne pepper (or to taste)
• 3⁄4 cup  luke-warm water
• 3⁄4 cup  warm milk (milk must be slightly warm but not hot)

Directions

1. Generously grease eight 6-ounce ramekins or 6-ounce custard cups (or use jumbo muffin tins).
2. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add in sliced onions, pinch sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and black pepper; cook until tender but not browned.
4. Divide the onions evenly between the muffin tins or ramekins.
5. In a bowl combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt (can use white salt).
6. In another bowl whisk together eggs, cayenne pepper, water and milk until well blended; add to the flour mixture and mix until just blended.
7. Pour about 1/4 cup batter into each tin over the onions.
8. If you are using ramekins place on a baking sheet.
9. Set oven to 400 degrees F and allow to preheat for about 8 minutes (oven must be very hot!).
10. Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Serve immediately.