Savory Crepes Recipe

These easy and delicious savory crepes are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Made with a herb-infused batter and filled with ham and gooey Gruyère cheese, they bring a touch of French cuisine to your table.

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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Dinner

Cuisine: French

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Resting Time: 30

Total Time: 1

Servings: Crepes

Calories: 320kcal

Cost: $12

Equipment

Large mixing bowl For mixing batter
Blender (optional) For smoother batter
10-inch non-stick crepe pan Or flat-bottomed skillet
Rubber spatula For spreading and folding
Ladle or ¼ cup measure For portioning batter
Offset spatula For flipping crepes easily

Ingredients

Crepe Batter:

2 cups all-purpose flour Sifted
4 large eggs Room temperature
2 cups whole milk
½ cup water
¼ cup butter Melted
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh herbs Chopped (chives, parsley, thyme)
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Filling

8 slices ham Thinly sliced
2 cups Gruyère cheese Grated
To taste black pepper Freshly cracked
For garnish fresh herbs Chopped

Instructions

In a large bowl or blender, whisk flour and eggs until smooth.
Gradually add milk and water, whisking until combined.
Stir in melted butter, salt, herbs, and pepper.
Let the batter rest for at least 30 minutes.
Heat a crepe pan over medium heat and brush lightly with butter.
Pour ¼ cup batter into the pan and swirl to spread evenly.
Cook for 1-2 minutes until edges brown, then flip for 30 seconds.
Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining batter.
Place a crepe on a work surface, layer with ham and cheese.
Fold in half, then in quarters, and return to pan to warm.
Garnish with herbs and serve warm.

Notes

Batter should be thin like heavy cream
Rest batter at least 30 minutes
Pan must be properly heated
First crepe might not be perfect
Can make batter night before

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