Savoury Crepes with ham & cheese

Ingredients

• 340 g All-Purpose Flour (sifted; 300 g for batter, 40 g for roux)
• 1 tsp Salt (fine sea salt, plus extra for seasoning)
• 900 ml Whole Milk (100% Canadian milk preferred; split 500 ml for batter, 400 ml for sauce)
• 3 Eggs (large, beaten)
• 100 g Unsalted Butter (40 g melted for batter, 40 g for sauce, 20 g for pan crisping)
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• pinch Nutmeg (freshly grated if possible)
• 75 g Gruyère Cheese (shredded)
• 25 g Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• 30 g Mozzarella Cheese (shredded, for topping)
• 150 g Cooked Ham (diced; can use smoked or regular ham)

Instructions

1. Make the Crepe Batter

   In a large mixing bowl sift 300 g flour with 1 tsp salt. Add 500 ml whole milk, 3 beaten eggs, and 40 g melted butter. Whisk until the batter is smooth and slightly runny.

   Time: PT5M

2. Cook the Crepes

   Heat a non‑stick skillet over medium heat. Lightly butter the surface. Pour about 1/4 cup batter, immediately tilt and swirl the pan so the batter spreads thinly to the edges. Cook 30‑60 seconds, flip, and cook the other side another 30‑60 seconds until lightly golden. Transfer to a plate and repeat with remaining batter.

   Time: PT15M

3. Prepare the Cheese Sauce

   Melt 40 g butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 40 g flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux. Slowly whisk in 400 ml milk, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: medium heat

4. Add Cheeses and Ham

   Stir in shredded Gruyère, grated Parmesan, and diced ham. Continue cooking, stirring, until all cheese melts and the mixture is creamy.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium heat

5. Fill and Roll the Crepes

   Place a generous spoonful of the cheese‑ham sauce onto each crepe, sprinkle a little shredded mozzarella on top, then roll the crepe tightly.

   Time: PT5M

6. Crisp the Rolled Crepes

   In a clean non‑stick pan melt a small knob of butter over medium heat. Add the rolled crepes seam‑side down and cook 2‑3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium heat

Nutrition Facts

Calories

860

Protein

32 g

Carbohydrates

76 g

Fat

40 g

Fiber

2 g