Savory French Crepes with Ham and Cheese (Printable)

Delicate thin crepes filled with ham, spinach, and melted Gruyère for brunch or dinner

# What You’ll Need:

→ Crepes Batter

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1 1/4 cups milk
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus more for cooking)
05 - 1/4 teaspoon 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 - 1/2 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
10 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How-To Steps:

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 - Preheat a nonstick crepe pan or skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat surface with melted butter.
03 - Pour 1/4 cup batter into pan, swirling to create thin, even layer. Cook 1-2 minutes until edges lift and bottom is golden. Flip and cook 30 seconds. Transfer to plate and repeat with remaining batter.
04 - Set oven to 350°F for final baking.
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 sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
07 - Bake 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and crepes are heated through.
08 - Serve hot with additional spinach garnish or side salad if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The batter comes together in minutes but makes you feel like youve accomplished something sophisticated
  • You can fill them with whatever you have on hand, making them perfect for using up leftovers
02 -
  • The resting period for the batter is nonnegotiable, it allows the flour to hydrate and prevents rubbery crepes
  • Getting the pan temperature right takes practice, too cool and they stick, too hot and they burn before cooking through
03 -
  • Use a ladle to portion the batter consistently, ensuring each crepe is the same thickness
  • Have a plate ready beside the stove to stack cooked crepes as you work

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