Step 1

Preheat the oven to 450°F.

Step 2

Brush the cups of a standard 12-cup muffin tin with some of the melted butter. Divide the Parmesan evenly among the cups.

Step 3

Combine the eggs, salt, pepper, milk, cream, and the remaining butter in a blender and blend until well combined. Add the flour and blend for 15 seconds, until smooth. Transfer the batter to a large mixing bowl. Stir in the fresh herbs.

Step 4

Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter. Divide the cheddar among the cups, and then top with the remaining batter.

Step 5

Bake the popovers for 15 minutes. Then reduce the heat to 350°F and bake for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the muffin tin from the oven and unmold the popovers onto a wire rack. Pierce the side of each popover with a small sharp knife to allow steam to escape. (This will help keep them from deflating.) Serve immediately.