Flavorful Savory Crepes with a Western Twist

Ingredients

• Crepe Batter:
• 1 ½ cups milk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 2 teaspoons chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
• Crepe Filling:
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons diced jalapeno pepper (Optional)
• ½ cup chopped ham
• 2 tablespoons melted butter, or as needed, divided

Step 1

Blend together the milk, flour, eggs, cilantro, melted butter, and chile-garlic sauce until you get a smooth, thin batter—this usually takes about a minute. Let the batter rest for at least half an hour to help it settle.

Step 2

When you’re ready to cook, heat a crepe pan or a small skillet over medium heat. Brush in a tablespoon of melted butter, then pour in about half a cup of batter. Lift the pan and tilt it around so the batter spreads out evenly in a thin circle. Cook until you see little brown spots forming on the bottom, which should take a minute or two.

Step 3

Carefully loosen the edges with a spatula and flip the crepe to cook the other side for about 30 to 60 seconds. Slide it onto a plate and keep going with the rest of the batter, adding more butter to the pan as needed. Stack the crepes as you go.

Step 4

Whisk together the eggs and milk in a bowl until smooth, then mix in the cheddar cheese along with some salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5

In a skillet over medium heat, warm a bit of oil and sauté the onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño until they’re soft, about three minutes. Toss in the ham and cook for another couple of minutes. Turn the heat down to low, stir in a tablespoon of melted butter, then pour in the egg mixture. Cook gently, stirring frequently, until the eggs are fluffy but still a bit moist, about three to five minutes. Take the pan off the heat.

Step 6

To finish, spoon a quarter cup of the egg filling onto the bottom third of each crepe and roll them up like little jelly rolls. Enjoy!