PanSpanPopover Baking Pans
Which popover baking pan will give me tall, airy popovers that release easily?
I’d choose the Chicago Metallic for most home bakers: its deep, tapered cups are made for good rise, and it’s rated for oven use up to 450°F. If you want a strong alternative with a fluted surface and the same stated heat limit, take the USA Pan. All five picks make six popovers at a time, so the main trade-offs are cup shape, cleanup and how you plan to bake for a crowd.
#1 · Chicago Metallic
Chicago Metallic 6 Cup Popover Pan | Nonstick Heavy-Duty Carbon Steel Bakeware for Airy Popovers and Muffins, Separated Wells for Even Airflow and Baking
Choose this as your all-around popover pan for brunch or Sunday dinner. Its six deep, tapered cups encourage airflow, and it also handles Yorkshire puddings and standard muffins.
#2 · USA Pan
USA Pans 6-Well Popover Pan
Take the USA Pan if you want deep wells, a fluted steel surface and a stated oven limit of 450°F. It’s a particularly appealing choice for cooks who want to keep one pan for frequent high-heat popover or Yorkshire-pudding baking.
#3 · Epica
Epica Bellemain Popover Pan, Nonstick Baking Pan for Perfect Popovers | high quality, easy to clean
Pick the Epica Bellemain if tall rise is your priority: its cups are vertical and deep, with a three-inch diameter. It’s focused on popovers, with a nonstick surface intended to make release and cleanup easier.
#4 · Cuisinart
Cuisinart AMB-6POP 6 Cup Popover Pan
Choose the Cuisinart for straightforward everyday baking and easy cleanup. Its nonstick finish covers the interior and exterior, and it’s dishwasher safe.
#5 · Fox Run
Fox Run Non-Stick Popover Pan, 6 Cup Yorkshire Pudding Pan, Grey | Bake Popovers & Yorkshire Pudding | Easy Release Nonstick | Consistent Results | 6 Cup Pop Over Baking Pan | Baking Gadget
This Fox Run is for a cook who likes the idea of separated, steep wells and a wire-rack design for air circulation. It also works for Yorkshire puddings, muffins and cupcakes.
Will it handle a hot popover oven?
For recipes that call for a hot oven, the Chicago Metallic and USA Pan are the clearest choices here: both are rated up to 450°F. Don’t leave a nonstick pan heating empty for an extended time; if your recipe calls for a hot pan, add the fat to the cups before heating and stay within the pan’s oven limit. For the other three pans, follow the heat guidance that comes with the pan rather than assuming they share that limit.
Which pan is most likely to release popovers cleanly?
All five have nonstick surfaces, but release still depends on the batter and the bake: let the popovers set, then loosen them gently rather than digging into the coating. For a clear, high-heat choice, I’d take the Chicago Metallic or USA Pan; for a pan whose design is especially centered on popovers, the Epica Bellemain is the one to consider. Use silicone or another non-scratching tool, and wash away batter before it hardens in the wells.
Should I buy a 12-cup pan or two six-cup pans?
These options all bake six at a time. Two six-cup pans give you flexibility: you can bake a dozen together if they fit on your oven racks, or use one pan for a smaller meal. Measure your oven’s usable rack space against the pans’ outside dimensions before planning to bake two at once; otherwise, make a second batch.
Are separated cups or a wire-rack style better?
Air around the cups is useful for popovers, which is why these pans use deep, spaced wells rather than a standard muffin tin. The Fox Run specifically highlights a wire-rack design; the Chicago Metallic and USA Pan are strong choices if you’d rather focus on deep, tapered or fluted wells. I’d choose based on cup shape and the oven-temperature guidance, not the rack style alone.
How they compare
Which one is yours
Chicago Metallic: You want the best all-around six-cup choice, with deep tapered cups, broad baking uses and a stated 450°F oven limit.
USA Pan: You want a fluted steel pan with deep wells and a stated 450°F oven limit.
Epica: You’re especially focused on tall popovers and want vertical, deep cups.
Cuisinart: Dishwasher-safe cleanup and nonstick coverage inside and out matter most to you.
Fox Run: You prefer a wire-rack-style design and want to use the pan for more than popovers.
You will also want
A hot popover pan needs a safe landing spot and confident handling. For cleanup, use a sponge that won’t scratch the nonstick surface.
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Use these pot holders to lift a hot pan securely from the oven.
Silicone Trivets for Hot Pots and Pans - 2 Heat Resistant Pot Holders Silicone Trivet Mat Multipurpose Counter Pads (Black)
Set the hot pan on a trivet while you serve the popovers or let it cool.
HOMEXCEL Sponges Kitchen 24 Pack, Non Scratch Scrub Dish Sponge for Dishes | Dual Sided Cleaning Sponges for Washing Dish & Non-Stick Cookware, Blue Cellulose Sponge for Sink, Kitchen, Household
These non-scratch sponges are a sensible choice for cleaning batter from nonstick wells without reaching for an abrasive scrubber.
Questions buyers ask
Do I need a dedicated popover pan instead of a muffin tin or mini pan?
A dedicated pan’s deeper, tapered cups give batter more room to rise and help air circulate around each popover. A muffin tin can bake the batter, but it’s a less reliable route to tall popovers with hollow centers. Mini popover pans make smaller individual portions; choose a standard-size pan when you want the taller, full-size popovers this guide focuses on.
Which of these popover pans is suitable for a 450°F oven?
The Chicago Metallic and USA Pan are both rated for oven use up to 450°F. For the other pans, follow their own heat guidance rather than assuming the same limit.
Is it safe to preheat a nonstick popover pan empty?
Avoid leaving a nonstick pan empty in a hot oven for an extended time. If your recipe calls for preheating the pan, put the recommended fat in the cups first and stay within the pan’s oven limit.
How many popovers should I plan per person?
For a brunch spread or roast dinner with several sides, one per person is a sensible starting point; plan on two each if popovers are a favorite or a main part of the meal. Since these pans bake six at a time, scale up for your table or plan another batch.
Can I make popovers ahead and reheat them?
They’re best fresh, when the outside is crisp and the inside is airy. If you need to get ahead, bake them before serving and warm them briefly in the oven to bring back some crispness; avoid sealing them away while they’re still warm, which traps steam.
How do I stop batter sticking in deep popover cups?
Grease the cups as your recipe directs, bake until the popovers are well set, and loosen them gently. Wash the pan before leftover batter dries, using a non-scratching sponge and avoiding metal tools that can damage the nonstick finish.