Stuffed Savory Crêpes

Two savory crêpes on a plate with one that has been broken open with mushrooms and spinach spilling out of it.

Course: Brunch

Cuisine: French

Prep Time: 40

Cook Time: 1

Total Time: 1 40

Servings:

Calories: 740kcal

Author: Kris Longwell

Stuffed Savory Crêpes are loaded with sautéed mushrooms, spinach, and slices of Italian sausage. All topped with a luxurious cheesy mornay sauce. Brunch perfection.

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Equipment

1 9-inch non-stick skillet or crêpe maker

Ingredients

For the Crêpes

1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
4 eggs
¾ cup whole milk
¾ cup heavy cream
3 tablespoon unsalted butter
Canola oil

For the Filling

3 links Italian sausage sweet or hot
1 cup beef stock
10 oz fresh spinach washed clean
16 oz mushrooms button, chopped
2 tablespoon unsalted butter divided
1 shallot finely chopped

For the Mornay Sauce

5 tablespoon unsalted butter
5 tablespoon flour
2 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Pinch cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup Gruyere cheese grated
½ cup Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

Make the Crêpes

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and pepper.
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and cream.
Vigorously whisk in half of the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until smooth. Next, whisk in the rest of the liquid mixture until completely smooth. Place the batter into the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 12 hours (covered).
Strain the batter through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl. Melt 2 tablespoon of butter and stir into the batter.
Heat an 8 or 9-inch non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Ladle ¼ cup of the batter into the skillet and swirl the skillet until you create a thin circle. Cook until set and slightly browned on the bottom, about 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and cook for another minute or so.
Transfer to a plate and continue making crêpes. Place wax, or parchment paper between each crêpe.

Prepare the Filling and the Sauce

In a large skillet over medium heat, add the sausage links and ½ cup of beef stock. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and fully cooked, adding more stock as needed, about 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the spinach and cover the pot. Cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Drain the spinach. When cool enough to handle, squeeze the excess water from the spinach and then roughly chop it. Set aside.
Melt 2 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot and cook until soft, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the chopped mushrooms and cook until soft, slightly browned, and starting to release liquid. Stir in a healthy pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
In another skillet, heat the remaining 5 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the flour and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute.
Whisk in the milk and continue whisking and stirring until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream, ⅓ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, cayennes, and nutmeg. Stir until fully combined.
In a bowl, add the sausage, spinach, and mushrooms. Pour in about ½ cup of the sauce and stir. Hold onto the remaining sauce.

Assemble the Dish

Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Add the gruyere to the remaining sauce and stir until melted, over medium heat.
Ladle a thin layer of the sauce to the bottom of a buttered 9"x13" dish.
On a cutting board, lay out a crêpre. Spoon about ½ cup of the filling down the middle and then roll the crêpe up.
Place filled crêpe in the prepared baking dish and repeat with the remaining crêpes.
Spoon the mornay sauce over the tops of the crêpes. Top with the Parmesan cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the edges of the crêpes are slightly browned.
Remove from the oven and garnish with chives. Serve at once.

Notes

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The crêpe batter can be made and chilled for up to 12 hours. The prepared crêpes can be made up to 24 hours in advance.

The filling components can be made up to 12 hours in advance. Keep covered and chilled in the fridge for up to 12 hours before assembling.

Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave or oven until warmed. They are delicious the next day!

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