Savory Crepe with Spinach Mushroom (Printable View)
Tender thin crepes with sautéed spinach, mushrooms, and melted Gruyère cheese, ready in 35 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ For the Crepes
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1¼ cups milk
04 - 2 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for cooking
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ For the Filling
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
08 - 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
09 - 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
10 - ½ cup grated Gruyère or Emmental cheese
11 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# Cooking Steps:
01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add eggs and half the milk. Whisk until smooth, then gradually add remaining milk and melted butter. Batter should be slightly runny. Let rest for 10 minutes.
02 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and brush lightly with melted butter. Pour about ¼ cup batter into skillet, swirling to coat surface thinly and evenly. Cook for 1–2 minutes until edges lift and bottom is golden. Flip and cook 1 more minute. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining batter.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onion until soft, then add mushrooms and cook until golden. Stir in spinach; cook just until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
04 - Place 2 tablespoons filling and a sprinkle of cheese in each crepe. Fold or roll, then return to skillet to heat through and melt cheese, about 1–2 minutes per side. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
# Expert Tips:
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- The batter comes together in minutes and rests while you prep the filling, making it feel surprisingly low stress for such an impressive result
- These crepes strike that perfect balance between delicate enough to feel fancy and hearty enough to actually satisfy hunger
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- The first crepe is almost always a throwaway one that helps you gauge the heat and batter amount, so do not be discouraged if it looks imperfect
- Getting the swirling motion right takes practice, but even imperfect crepes taste incredible once filled with cheese and vegetables
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- Room temperature ingredients create a smoother batter, so take your eggs and milk out about 20 minutes before mixing
- A crepe pan is ideal, but a well seasoned cast iron skillet or non stick pan works perfectly if you keep the heat at medium