Savoury Ham and Cheese Crêpes with Sunny Side Up Eggs
Serves
4
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
15 min
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Ingredients
Crêpe Batter
- 1 ¼ cup (315 mL) milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter, plus a little extra for greasing the skillet
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) fresh thyme leaves
- Pinch of sea salt
Crêpe Filling
- ¼ cup (60 mL) butter, divided
- 8 eggs
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
- 1 cup (250 mL) grated Gruyère cheese
- 8 slices of ham or turkey
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) sliced chives
Instructions
- Step 1
Combine milk, two eggs, flour and 1 tbsp (15 mL) melted butter in a mixing bowl. Whisk until batter is smooth and has no lumps. Add fresh thyme leaves and salt and fold into the batter.
- Step 2
Lightly butter a 10-inch (25.4 cm) non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Step 3
Pour 1/4 cup (60 mL) of the batter into the pan and move it side to side so the entire surface is covered in a thin layer of batter.
- Step 4
Allow the crêpe to cook until the top begins to bubble.
- Step 5
Use a spatula to gently flip the crêpe and allow the other side to finish cooking, about 1 minute.
- Step 6
Remove the cooked crêpe from the pan and transfer to a plate to rest. Repeat with the remaining batter, creating 8 cooked crêpes.*
- Step 7
Wipe the skillet and return to the heat, add 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of butter and gently crack 8 eggs into the pan. Allow to cook over low heat until the egg whites are cooked through.
- Step 8
Season the eggs with salt and pepper and set them aside.
- Step 9
Melt a little more butter in the skillet and add one crêpe. Sprinkle the crêpe with grated Gruyère, add a slice of ham or turkey, and top it with a cooked egg. Fold the edges of the crêpe into the middle, leaving the yolk visible.
- Step 10
Cook the crêpe until it is crispy on the bottom.
- Step 11
When the crêpes are finished cooking, transfer them to a plate and garnish with sliced chives.
Tips
*The crêpes can be prepared in advance and stored in the fridge in plastic wrap or parchment paper for 2-3 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 650 |
| Fat | 42 g |
| Saturated Fat | 22 g |
| Trans Fat | 1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Fibre | 1 g |
| Sugars | 5 g |
| Protein | 36 g |
| Sodium | 767 mg |