Description
Delightful crepes filled with a creamy mix of spinach and cheese, perfect for brunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- ¼ cup water
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
- 10 ounces fresh spinach
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- ½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Whisk together the flour, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Crack the eggs into the well of dry ingredients. Pour in milk and water.
- Begin whisking from the center to incorporate flour until smooth.
- Gently whisk in melted butter until combined.
- Cover the bowl and let the batter rest in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté shallots until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted.
- Transfer the spinach to a colander to remove excess water.
- Mix drained spinach with cream cheese, Gruyère, Mozzarella, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and pour ¼ cup of crepe batter in the center.
- Cook each side for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden.
- Assemble by filling each crepe, folding it over, and pressing to seal.
- Serve warm with fresh herbs or salad if desired.
Notes
Resting the batter is crucial for perfect crepes. Use a non-stick pan for easy flipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 140mg