Whole wheat crepes filled with thinly sliced ham and butter
Traditional French crepes are usually associated with sweet flavorings –for example, the bright orange notes found in traditional Crepes Suzette, or even melted chocolate with chopped nuts or even sliced bananas. A perfect dessert or sweet breakfast treat, these sweet flavorings are a pure delight. But if I had to choose, I would go the savory direction with these thin French treats. One of my favorite ways to serve whole wheat crepes at home is with thinly sliced ham, a touch of unsalted butter, and a light sprinkling of coarse salt. The faint sweetness of the crepe itself pairs perfectly with the tender ham, creamy touch of butter and just the right amount of salt. My Ham & Butter Crepes are totally French and très merveilleux!
Whole wheat crepe batter
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Ham & Butter Crepes
Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 4 slices of thinly sliced ham
- Kosher salt for finishing
Directions:
- To make the batter, combine the first 5 ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and whisk until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap, allow to rest at room temperature for an hour, and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
- Melt a dot of butter in a small non-stick skillet or crepe pan over medium-low heat. Pour enough batter into the pan to cover the center of the pan. Swirl the batter so that it covers the entire bottom of the warmed pan. Cook for 20 seconds or until the edges are set; flip the crepe with a small spatula or offset spatula and cook an additional 10 seconds.
- Lay the crepe flat, place ½ a slice of ham on the crepe along with another dot of butter. Fold in half and then half again to form a triangle. Repeat the above process with the remaining batter. Sprinkle the warm crepes with a touch of kosher salt before serving.
Tagged: breakfast, butter, crepes, French, ham, Ham & Butter Crepes, salt, unsalted butter, whole wheat crepes, whole wheat flour
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