Name: Ham and Cheese Crepes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 1/8 cup vegetable oil; 1 pound thinly sliced deli ham; 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar or Swiss cheese (like Emmental or Raclette)

Description

In this French classic, mounds of shredded cheese and sliced ham fill lightly sweetened crepes that are perfectly crisp around the edges.

Ingredients

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For the Batter:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups whole milk

For the Assembly:

1/8 cup vegetable oil
1 pound thinly sliced deli ham
8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar or Swiss cheese (like Emmental or Raclette)

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Instructions

Whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt in a medium-size bowl. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and milk.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients while whisking constantly, until a smooth and thin batter forms. There should be no lumps.
Cover with plastic wrap and let sit in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
When ready to cook, dip a paper towel in the vegetable oil and thinly coat the bottom and sides of a 12-inch nonstick skillet. Heat the skillet over low heat.
Pour 1/4 cup batter into middle of the pan. Immediately tilt the pan and quickly swirl the batter to evenly coat the entire bottom of the pan with a thin layer.
Cook without moving the pan, until the edges are dry and starting to brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Loosen the edges of the crepe from the sides of the pan with a rubber spatula. Gently slide the spatula underneath the edge of the crepe, grasp the edge with your fingertips, and flip. Cook for 1 minute.
Add 2 ounces of ham (about 2 slices) on half of the crepe, and sprinkle 1 ounce of the cheese (about 1/3 cup) on top of the ham.
Using a spatula, fold the remaining exposed half over the ham and cheese, and gently press down. Fold over again to create a quarter fold, and gently press down.
Cook for an additional minute on one side, then flip over and cook for another minute to get a golden-brown crust on both sides. Remove from the pan and place on a serving plate.
Use a paper towel to wipe and clean the pan. Repeat steps 5 through 12 to create 7 more crepes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Crepes
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: French

Keywords: ham, cheese, crepe, breakfast, brunch