Enjoy a savory twist on traditional crepes with this delicious recipe for Crepes with Spinach, Bacon, and Mushroom Filling. These delicate, thin pancakes are filled with a flavorful combination of sautéed spinach, crispy bacon, and earthy mushrooms. This dish is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner. Pair it with a fresh salad or serve it on its own, and delight your taste buds with this scrumptious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- For the Crepes:
- - 1 cup all-purpose flour
- - 2 eggs
- - 1 cup milk
- - 1/4 teaspoon salt
- - 2 tablespoons melted butter
- - Additional butter for cooking
- For the Filling:
- - 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- - 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- - 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- - Optional: grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Directions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, eggs, milk, salt, and melted butter until smooth.
- Heat a non-stick skillet or crepe pan over medium heat and add a small pat of butter.
- Pour 1/4 cup of the crepe batter into the skillet, tilting the pan to evenly spread the batter. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the crepe is set and lightly golden underneath.
- Carefully flip the crepe and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Repeat with the remaining batter to make 8-10 crepes. Set the crepes aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and crumble it into small pieces.
- Using the bacon grease in the skillet, sauté the mushrooms until they are golden brown and slightly softened.
- Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
- Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the crumbled bacon and shredded mozzarella cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place a spoonful of the filling onto one side of each crepe and fold the crepe in half to enclose the filling. Repeat with the remaining crepes and filling.
- Optional: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top of the filled crepes before serving.
- Serve the crepes warm and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Crepes originated in France and are a popular dish worldwide.
The word 'crepes' comes from the Latin word 'crispa,' meaning 'curled.'
Crepes can be filled with a variety of sweet or savory ingredients, making them versatile and customizable.
Spinach is a nutrient-rich leafy green vegetable that adds a vibrant color and a wealth of vitamins and minerals to this recipe.
Bacon adds a crispy and smoky flavor to the filling, complementing the other ingredients perfectly.