BASIC CREPES WITH HAM, SWISS AND ASPARAGUS VARIATION
Note: If you are going to let the batter chill out and rest in the refrigerator longer than 1-2 hours, I'd recommend using the oil option instead of the butter, as the butter likes to solidify into mini clumps if refrigerated longer than a couple of hours.
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a blender or large bowl using an electric mixer, combine the eggs, milk, flour, oil (or butter) and salt. Blend or mix on high until the ingredients are well combined. Cover the batter and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. This helps the gluten to relax, making the crepes even more tender.
- When ready to start cooking the crepes, heat a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Spray the bottom and sides of the skillet with nonstick cooking spray. The skillet should sizzle like crazy. You want it piping hot before you pour in the crepe batter. Quickly whisk the crepe batter to recombine, then measure out 1/4 cup of the batter. Tilt the skillet off the heat and pour the batter to one side of the skillet, immediately twirling the skillet to coat the bottom with the batter.
- Set the skillet back on the heat and cook the crepe until the edges begin to brown, about 1 minute. Loosen the crepe around the edge with a heat-proof spatula and gently (but quickly!) pick up the edges of the hot crepe with your fingers and give it a fast flip. Cook the other side for 30 seconds or so until lightly golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the crepe to a wire rack. The key is to keep the skillet sizzling hot without burning the crepes - I moderated the heat of my stovetop between medium and slightly above that to keep the crepes cooking quickly without burning. You should hear an audible sizzle when you pour the crepe batter into the skillet but if you hear a sizzle with accompanying smoke - the skillet is probably too hot.
- Repeat with remaining batter (spraying the skillet with cooking spray every 2-3 crepes), stacking the crepes as they finish cooking. The crepes can be placed on a baking sheet and lightly covered with foil and placed in a 200 degree oven to stay warm for 20-30 minutes while you finish cooking the remaining crepes. Serve the crepes with your favorite toppings. Some of ours include nutella and strawberries, butter and cinnamon and sugar, maple or other fruit syrup.
- To store leftover crepes (or to make in advance): once the crepes have cooled, stack them between pieces of parchment or wax paper. Wrap the stack of crepes in plastic and store them in a resealable plastic bag in the refrigerator for several days or for up to 2 months in the freezer. Completely thaw frozen crepes before carefully pulling them apart.
HAM, SWISS AND ASPARAGUS CREPES
How to make Ham, Swiss And Asparagus Crepes
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Prepare crepes and set aside. To make sauce, melt butter, stir in flour and mustard and cook for 1 minute. Add broth; simmer and stir until thickened. Add half-and-half and continue to stir until thick. Add salt and pepper.
- While making sauce, cook the asparagus and saute the ham to remove any excess water. Combine cooked meat with half of the sauce. Place 1 asparagus spear with about ¼ cup of the meat sauce on the lower ⅓ of each crepe and roll up.
- With seam down, place assembled crepes in prepared dish. Cover crepes with remaining sauce and sprinkle with cheese. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle parsley on top and serve.
- This recipe yields ?? servings.
HAM, SWISS, AND ASPARAGUS CREPES
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. Prepare crepes and set aside. To Make Sauce: 1. Melt butter, stir in flour and mustard, and cook for 1 minute. Add broth simmer and stir until thickened. Add half and half and continue to stir until thick. Add salt and pepper. 2. While making sauce, cook the asparagus and saute ham to remove any excess water. 3. Combine coked ham with half of the sauce. 4. Place 1 asparagus spear with about 1/4 cup of the meat sauce on the lower 1/3 of each crepe and roll up. With seam down, place assembled crepes in prepared dish. 5. Cover crepes with remaining sauce and sprinkle with cheese. 6. Bake in 350-degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Sprinkle parsley on top and serve.
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