9 Best Popover Pans – Baking Without Frustration (Spring 2022)

We chose to feature the Silicone Texas Muffin Pans and Cupcake Maker as our editor’s choice because this popover pan is made from commercial grade silicone that is used by professional kitchens. This means that you will be able to get professional like results in your home kitchen. Moreover, this pan is highly versatile because you can make various types of baking goods in need, including popovers, quiches, pot pies, meatloaf, muffins, and so much more.

Many of the users who tested and reviewed this popover pan in their kitchen mentioned that it is very easy to use and that the food pops out easily even if you don’t use any butter or oil. The Silicone Texas Muffin Pans and Cupcake Maker is dishwasher safe and microwave-safe, and it comes with a recipe book so you can get started with some creative recipes right away.

Why did it make our list?

• Professional grade silicone
• Dishwasher safe
• Food pops out easily

What is not ideal about it?

• Bottom could be better

Suitable for popovers, Yorkshire puddings and muffins, the Chicago Metallic Professional 6-Cup Popover Pan comes with six deep wells that are well separated and spaced out so you can obtain excellent results with your baking. The pan is constructed from aluminized steel that ensures even heating and high heat conductivity, but it is also treated with silicone, which makes it very easy to clean and nonstick at the same time.

We liked that the Chicago Metallic Professional 6-Cup Popover Pan is dishwasher safe for extra easy maintenance, and most of the users who tested it mentioned that it delivers particularly good resides with Yorkshire puddings. The aluminized popover tray is very sturdy and comes with a lifetime warranty for extra peace of mind. The only downside we could find with it is the fact that it only has 6 cups instead of 12.

What are our favorite features?

• Made from durable aluminized steel
• Non-stick silicone treated
• Dishwasher safe

What could be better?

• Only has 6 cups

A heavy-duty popover pan made from cast iron and pre-season so it is ready to use straight out of the box, the Lodge L5P3 Cast Iron Cookware Mini Muffin/Cornbread Pan delivers good results for any kind of popover goods, including Yorkshire puddings and muffins. This cast-iron popover pan is nonstick and safe to use in all types of ovens. This is one of the best choices around if you are looking for a popover pan with small cups. Many users who tested it mentioned that this plan is ideal for those who are looking to cut out on bread consumption and want to bake smaller quantities. The Lodge L5P3 Cast Iron Cookware Mini Muffin/Cornbread Pan comes with a lifetime warranty and has a capacity of six popovers. It is an excellent choice for those who are looking for a quality budget popover pan and if you’re looking for a model that allows you to obtain great results with cornbread.

What stands out?

• Sturdy cast-iron design
• Nonstick surface
• Lifetime warranty

What cons did we manage to find?

• Very heavy

The Nordic Ware Cast Aluminum Petite Popover Pan is the ideal choice for those looking for a popover pan that allows them to make bite-size versions of Yorkshire Puddings or muffins. Made from cast aluminum, this is a non-stick pan and is especially designed to allow maximum airway. This results in popovers that easily reach their full height.

We particularly liked the sturdy feel of this tray and the fact that everything you bake in it pops out easily. With a capacity of 12 cups, the pan is ideal not just for poppers, but also for mini cupcakes and muffins This tray is manufactured by NordicWare, a company that has been producing high-quality baking ware since 1946. The Nordic Ware Cast Aluminum Petite Popover Pan is manufactured in the USA and comes with a lifetime warranty.

What are our favorite features?

• Made in the USA
• Lifetime warranty
• Durable cast aluminum construction

What could be better?

• Heavy

One of the best choices around for those who are looking for a 12-cup popover pan, the Fox Run 4868 is made from heavy gauge blast resistant stainless steel. It’s a versatile pan that you can use for making muffins, Yorkshire puddings, and other small baked goods such as cupcakes. We like that this pan is dishwasher safe for easy maintenance and the fact that it is also stain and scratch resistant. It is also an excellent option for those who want to avoid popover pans made from Teflon.

When we tested the Fox Run 4868, we found out that it is very easy to remove the food from it, and we also like that it has a sturdy design and feel that looks like is going to last for the years to come. This popper pan comes with a five-year warranty for extra peace of mind.

Why are we impressed?

• Extra durable
• 12-cup design
• Non-stick surface

What negatives must you be aware of?

• Expensive

Manufactured by an American company based in Pittsburgh, the USA Pans 6-Well Popover Pan is made from 65% recycled steel and has the perfect thickness to maximize air circulation and even heating for efficient baking. This popover pan features a special food grade silicone coating that makes it nonstick while also being safe for the family’s health.

We like that these popover pan has a large border around the edges so you can easily hold it safely when you remove it from the oven, something that is rather difficult to find in other of the models we reviewed. The USA Pans 6-Well Popover Pan can be used at temperatures below 400°F but it is not dishwasher safe. However, we have seen a lot of reviews that mention their pan is durable and rust resistant, and doesn’t require any particular form of maintenance besides simply washing it by hand.

What makes it special?

• Nonstick surface
• Thick border around the edges
• Great air circulation

What cons did we find?

• Not dishwasher safe

There are moments when only a jumbo muffin would do, and the Wilton Giant Cupcake Pan is the perfect addition to your kitchen if you want to enjoy bigger and better baked goods. Suitable for cupcakes, muffins, and other types of popover food, this pan is made of steel and it has a nonstick coating for easy cleanup and quick release of the food. We particularly liked the sturdy design of these popover pan and you are likely to be surprised by how large each of the cups in the pan is. Many of the users who reviewed this popover pan mentioned that it is very heavyweight but also that it makes everything very evenly and that it is very easy to take out the food in perfect condition after baking. The Wilton Giant Cupcake Pan comes with a five-year warranty and is dishwasher safe, even though the manufacturer recommends washing it by hand whenever possible.

What do we love it for?

• Large cups
• Heavy duty design
• Non-stick coating

What were we disappointed with?

• Heavyweight

The CHEFMADE Popover Cake Pan is perfectly designed to help you create perfectly cooked and shaped cupcakes, muffins, fried eggs, and more. With a capacity of six 65ml items and made from PTFE & PFOA free silicone coated 0.8mm carbon steel, this commercial-grade nonstick tray is exactly what you need to help you create yummy dishes for your family and guests. Customers will particularly get a lot from the containers’ high-temperature resistance and easy release aspect, which help provide evenly cooked recipes that can be removed with ease.

The product can be compared to a complete pan that doesn’t have space between the cups. The beauty of the CHEFMADE Popover Cake Pan is that the space between the cups is open, allowing for better heat flow and even cooking. We also felt that the pan does not lose out on sturdiness despite this warpless design, particularly with the seamless links across the frame.

We really like that the product is non-Teflon, PTFE, and PFOA free, so you know that it is as safe as it can be when you’re cooking treats for yourself and your family. In addition, the 15 x 8.6-inch dimensions make the tray really compact, which means that it is often small enough to fit in a toaster oven. Lastly, the design is fantastic for even cooking, so you know that your recipes will come out well, which saves a lot of time and wasted ingredients.

The compact size is great for some uses, but when you need to make a bigger batch, it’s not suited to the job, which is a shame. Some customers also found that despite the anti-warping design, the tray does warp at some point, although it doesn’t affect the effectiveness of the pan for creating great evenly baked items.

What are our favorite features?

• Durable carbon steel
• Non-Teflon, PTFE and PFOA free
• Even cooking
• Easy to remove contents
• Easy to clean
• Compact

What could be better?

• May warp at some point
• Champagne color may not be to every customer's taste
• Compact size could be an issue for larger batch bakes

The All-Clad Pro-Release Nonstick Muffin Pan is made from aluminized steel and features 12 wells coated with food-safe PFOA-free nonstick for easy food release. For convenient handling and oven-to-worktop maneuvering, the product features oversized integrated handles, so there’s no chance of dropping or slipping and other cooking disasters. Customers will particularly appreciate that the product has been designed to be overnight safe to 450 degrees F and warp-resistant, so it shouldn’t change or degrade with regular use.

This product can be compared to muffin pans made completely of silicone, making it extremely easy to pop cupcakes and muffins out when they are ready. Those trays can be challenging to keep level when handling, which is something you don’t get with the All-Clad Pro-Release. It’s designed to be straight and sturdy, while the high-quality nonstick ensures the cakes or muffins easily pop out when it’s time to remove them from their wells.

We loved that the wide handles on the tray make it much easier to pick up and place compared to standard trays. You can get a much better grip on the product, which helps avoid slips and dropping that can ruin a bake. We also loved the ease with which you can get the cakes or muffins out. They literally just slip out, so there are no broken or ruined muffins at all and no wasted mix.

At around 16 by 10 inches, the tray isn’t compact, so if you require a smaller pan for a toaster oven, it is a good idea to look at 6 well products instead. We also felt that the cups still need a little wipe of oil to ensure that the bakes slip right out without leaving any residue behind at all.

Why did it make our list?

• Non-stick
• Food safe and PFOA-free
• Extra-large handles
• Wipe-clean
• Even cooking

What is not ideal about it?

• Larger size may not be suitable for some oven types
• Requires special cleaning because of the nonstick
• Non-stick works well, but a little oil ensures it's perfect