Spin, swiftly swirl, and then sizzle in a hot pan – that's the delightful essence of cooking crepes! Commonly served as a sweet treat, crepes also do wonders when filled with savory ingredients. In this article, we'll venture beyond the traditional crepe fillings and introduce you to a recipe that harmonizes the earthy flavors of spinach, savory ham, and umami-rich mushrooms, all wrapped in a delicate and golden crepe. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary creation that's both elegant and comforting, perfect for a special brunch or a delightful dinner.
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SPINACH CREPES WITH HAM AND MUSHROOM
From "15 Minute Meals" by Emalee Chapman. Sounds delicious, I love crepes! Posted for ZWT8 France
Provided by AlaskaPam
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 crepes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Wash the spinach and place in a blender or food processor. Add the egg, butter, flour and milk, and blend well for 1 minute. Pour into a bowl and allow to sit for 30 minutes.
- Wash the mushrooms and put in blender or food processor along with the ham, sour cream and paprika. Puree and set aside.
- Heat a crepe pan, or small non-stick skillet over medium heat until a drop of water jumps in the pan. Put 1 tablespoon of crepe batter into the pan and tilt the pan to spread the batter evenly. Turn down the heat. Crepe should be very thin so it will cook in less than a minute. The crepes do not need to be turned. Remove the crepe and continue with the rest of the batter, one at a time. You should thin the batter with 1-2 tablespoons of water as you make the crepes, because the batter will thicken as it sits. You want to keep the crepes very thin!
- Place each crepe in an oven dish as you make them. Spread each crepe with the ham and mushroom filling, and fold.
- Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top, and heat in pre-heated 375F oven for 2-5 minutes.
SAVORY CREPES WITH CREAMY CHICKEN, HAM AND MUSHROOM FILLING
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a glass 9 by 13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened into a pale blond roux, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the hot stock in a steady stream, whisking to incorporate. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently with a heavy wooden spoon until thick. Add 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper, and stir to incorporate. Slowly whisk in the cream and simmer, stirring, until well incorporated and thickened. Remove from the heat and very lightly film the top with the milk to prevent a skin from forming.
- In a large saute pan or skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken, season lightly with Essence, and cook, stirring, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. To the fat and juices in the pan add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the mushrooms, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and cook, stirring, until they have given off their water and are starting to color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the ham and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the sherry and bring to a boil, stirring to deglaze the pan. Add the tarragon and green onions, and return the chicken to the pan. Stir well to blend and cook until the sherry has evaporated. Reduce the heat to low and stir in enough of the cream sauce to bind and thicken, 1 to 1 1/2 cups. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
- Place the crepes on a work surface. One at a time, spoon the filling along the bottom third of each crepe, about 3 tablespoons per crepe, and roll into a cylinder to enclose the filling. Place, seam side down, in the prepared baking dish. Repeat with the remaining crepes.
- To the remaining cream sauce, add the Gruyere and stir to incorporate. Spoon the sauce evenly over the crepes. (NOTE: The crepes can be tightly covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for 1 day or frozen for 3 days at this point. Bring to room temperature before baking.)
- Bake until warmed through and the top starts to become bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with the Parmesan. Bake until the cheese is melted and the topping is golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and place in a chafing dish holder or on trivets. Serve hot, 1 to 2 crepes per person.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
- Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
- Whisk together the flour, eggs, milk, and 4 1/2 teaspoons of the butter to form a smooth, thin batter. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before proceeding.
- Heat a heavy 6-inch skillet or crepe pan over medium-high heat. When hot, brush with a light coating of the remaining butter. Ladle about 1/4 cup of crepe batter into the pan, tilting the skillet to evenly coat the pan with batter. Cook until golden brown on the bottom and the top begins to look dry, 1 to 2 minutes. Using a spatula, carefully turn the crepe and cook on the second side just until the bottom colors slightly, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate and cover loosely with waxed paper to keep warm. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Assemble as directed in the Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Crepes. (Alternatively, make ahead and when cool, layer between sheets of waxed paper and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until ready to use, up to 3 days.)
SPINACH AND HAM CREPES RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by Chez_Alexander
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Cook spinach about 5 minutes in boiling water; drain. 2. Place half of chopped ham in a food processor. Add the spinach, cream, salt, and nutmeg, and blend until pureed. 3. Return the puree to a clean saucepan and add the remainder of the ham. Stir over a low heat until thick. If puree appears too thin, add 1 TBS cornstarch dissolved in 2 TBS cold water, and it will thicken immediately. 4. Spread the ham and spinach puree on a crepe. Roll crepe and place in an oiled, ovenproof dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Heat for 15 minutes in a 400F oven. Allow cheese to brown slightly under the broiler. May be served with Mornay or Hollandaise Sauce. Makes 6 crepes. Each crepe = 3 Weight Watchers points.
STUFFED CREPES WITH MUSHROOMS, HAM AND BECHAMEL SAUCE
Categories Mushroom Pork Bake Bastille Day Parmesan Ham Winter Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For Filling
- Place porcini mushrooms in large bowl. Pour 2 cups hot water over; let stand 30 minutes to soften. Using slotted spoons, remove mushrooms from soaking liquid. Discard liquid. Finely chop porcini.
- Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and saute 1 minute. Add porcini and parsley and saute 1 minute. Add wine and boil until liquid evaporates, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Mix in button mushrooms. Cover and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer until liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- For Sauce
- Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and stir 3 minutes (do not brown). Gradually whisk in milk. Simmer until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Stir in nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper. Cool to lukewarm, about 30 minutes.
- For Crepes
- Whisk eggs and salt in large bowl. Gradually whisk in flour, then 1 1/4 cups milk. Strain into medium bowl. Let stand 1 hour.
- If necessary, add more milk by tablespoons to batter to thin to consistency of heavy whipping cream. Heat 8-inch diameter nonstick skillet over medium-high head. Brush with melted butter. Pour 3 tablespoons batter into skillet and swirl to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry, loosening sides of crepe with spatula, about 45 seconds. Turn and cook until brown spots appear on second side, about 30 seconds. Turn crepe out onto plate. Repeat with remaining batter, brushing skillet with butter and stacking crepes on plate.
- Place 8 crepes on work surface. Place 1 ham slice in center of each crepe. Spread 1 tablespoons sauce over each. Top each with 2 rounded tablespoons mushroom filling. Roll up crepe jelly roll style. Arrange rolled crepes in single layer in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Spoon remaining sauce over.
- Preheat oven to 475°F. Bake uncovered until crepes are heated through and top is golden, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese.
HAM-SPINACH CREPE CUPS
Using ingredients you likely already have on hand, these savory crepes will add fun to your celebration for mere pennies. Plus, by changing the filling to something sweet, such as berries and whipped cream you can create a great dessert. -Kathi Grenier, Auburn, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 6 crepe cups.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine milk, egg and oil; mix well. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to milk mixture and mix until smooth. Heat a lightly greased 8-in. skillet; add 1/4 cup batter. Lift and turn pan to evenly coat the bottom. Cook until lightly browned; turn and brown the other side. Place each crepe in a greased muffin cup or custard cup, arranging the top edge in flutes. Place a small ball of foil in the center of each cup to hold the shape. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Remove foil., Meanwhile, for filling, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook until thickened, about 2 minutes. Add cheese, salt, pepper, nutmeg and hot pepper sauce; stir until smooth. Stir in ham and spinach; heat through. Spoon into the hot crepe cups and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 963mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
CREPES WITH SPINACH, BACON AND MUSHROOM FILLING
I took three different crepe recipes and combined them to come up with a real winner!
Provided by SUZAINEE
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Crepes Savory
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare Basic Crepes recipe according to recipe directions. Separate with wax paper and keep warm until ready to serve.
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. Reserve about 1 tablespoon drippings, add 1 tablespoon butter, and saute mushrooms.
- In a separate saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup flour, stirring constantly, until a smooth paste is formed. Gradually stir in 1 cup milk, stirring constantly until a smooth thick gravy is formed. Add bacon, mushrooms, spinach, parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Let cook until somewhat thick, about 10 minutes.
- In saucepan bring broth to a boil. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and lemon juice. Temper eggs and broth together whisking constantly so as to cook, but not to scramble the eggs. (Cooking eggs to 170 degrees F). Again, salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill each crepe with spinach and meat filling, roll up, and top with warm egg sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Carbohydrate 17.9 g, Cholesterol 160 mg, Fat 35.6 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 784.6 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
ASPARAGUS HAM CREPES
Steps:
- In a blender, combine the first six ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Refrigerate for 1 hour. , Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet; pour 2 tablespoons batter into center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to evenly coat bottom. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing skillet as needed. When cool, stack crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between., In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water; drain and pat dry. , On each crepe, layer a ham slice, Swiss cheese slice and three asparagus spears. Roll up and place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and bouillon. Gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Stir in the cream, mushrooms and chives. Pour over crepes. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 23g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 1366mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
SAVORY MUSHROOM, SPINACH & CHEESE CREPES
Out of my favorite book by Marie Simmons, Pancakes A to Z. Her husband John's recipe for a savory crepe filling. Packed with lots of fresh ingredients and can be made ahead & heated just before serving, making these crepes a perfect dish for company or a quick evening meal. Posted for Zaar World Tour 5. Prep time is an estimate & does not include making homemade crepes.
Provided by Tinkerbell
Categories Breakfast
Time 48m
Yield 12 crepes, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Make crepes if using homemade & set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet until hot enough to sizzle a slice of mushroom. Add the mushrooms all at once and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat until they begin to brown. About 10 minutes.
- Stir in the parsley, thyme, garlic, salt & pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to medium and stir in the spinach. Cover & cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Uncover & add the goat cheese, stirring until melted.
- Spoon mixture down the center of each crepe. Roll up crepes and arrange side by side in a 13x9 baking dish. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Cover pan with foil and heat until cheese melts, about 15 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Tips:
- To make the crepe batter, whisk the flour, salt, and eggs together in a bowl until smooth. Gradually whisk in the milk until the batter is thin and pourable. Cover the bowl and let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes before using.
- When cooking the crepes, heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the skillet and swirl it around to coat the bottom. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until the crepe is golden brown and cooked through.
- To make the filling, cook the mushrooms in a little butter or oil until softened. Add the ham and cook until heated through. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To assemble the crepes, place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each crepe. Fold the sides of the crepe over the filling and roll it up. Serve immediately.
Conclusion:
These spinach crepes with ham and mushroom are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. They're perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The crepes are light and fluffy, and the filling is savory and flavorful. Plus, they're a great way to use up leftover ham and mushrooms. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give these spinach crepes a try.
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