Savory French Crepes (Printable)
Thin, delicate French crepes stuffed with melted cheese, ham, and spinach for a satisfying meal any time of day.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crepes Batter
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1¼ cups milk
04 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
05 - ¼ tsp salt
→ Savory Filling
06 - 1 cup Gruyère or Swiss cheese, grated
07 - 6 oz cooked ham, thinly sliced
08 - 1 cup baby spinach, washed and chopped
09 - ½ cup crème fraîche or sour cream
10 - Freshly ground black pepper
# Directions:
01 - Whisk flour and salt in a large bowl. Create a well in center, add eggs, and gradually incorporate milk and melted butter until smooth. Rest batter for 10 minutes.
02 - Heat a nonstick crepe pan over medium heat. Lightly brush with melted butter.
03 - Pour ¼ cup batter into pan, swirling to coat bottom evenly. Cook 1-2 minutes until edges lift and bottom is golden. Flip and cook 30 seconds. Transfer to plate and repeat.
04 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
05 - Layer ham slices, spinach, cheese, and crème fraîche on each crepe. Season with black pepper.
06 - Fold crepes into quarters or rolls. Arrange in baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
07 - Bake 8-10 minutes until cheese melts and crepes are heated through.
08 - Serve hot, garnished with spinach or alongside a fresh salad.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- These crepes bridge the gap between elegant dinner party fare and comforting weeknight dinner
- The filling possibilities are endless once you master the basic batter
02 -
- The first crepe is almost always a disaster consider it your test run
- Letting the batter rest prevents those frustrating little lumps from appearing
03 -
- Grate your own cheese instead of buying pre shredded for better melting
- Warm the crème fraîche slightly so it spreads more easily