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Ham and Cheese Crepes with Green Salad

Ham and cheese crepes are savory crepes rolled around a slice of ham and béchamel sauce, then topped with more sauce and cheese and baked until golden. This recipe serves 4, takes 50 minutes and is easy to make, at a cost of €2.20 per serving. The key to success is letting the batter rest and keeping the béchamel smooth.

Tonight we're rolling up ham crepes topped with béchamel and baking them until bubbly, a dinner that always gets everyone at the table.

Ham and Cheese Crepes with Green Salad
Total time
50 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€2.20
Calories per person
520 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Fall, Spring
The kids
They generally like it

Under the golden cheese crust, the crepe stays soft and tender, soaked through with béchamel that spills out a little when you cut into it. The ham brings the saltiness, while a pinch of nutmeg warms the whole dish without overpowering it. It's comforting without feeling heavy, the kind of meal that fits right into shorter, colder days.

This is the sort of dinner that pleases the whole family, from kids who love crepes and melted cheese to adults rediscovering a dish from their own childhood. Save it for a quieter weeknight, since the batter's resting time fits easily around whatever else you're prepping.

The ingredients

4 people

Pantry

  • flouroften in the pantry 200 g
  • vinegaroften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • olive oiloften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • nutmegoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Dairy

  • eggs 3
  • milk 90 cl
  • butter 50 g
  • shredded Swiss cheese 100 g

Butcher

  • ham slices 4 slices

Fruits and vegetables

  • green salad 1

Allergens Gluten, Lactose, Eggs

The step by step recipe

  1. Mix 150 g of flour, the eggs and 30 cl of milk to make the batter, add salt and let it rest. 30 min

    Pour the milk over the flour little by little while whisking, you won't get any lumps.

  2. Make the béchamel by melting 30 g of butter, stir in 50 g of flour then whisk in 60 cl of hot milk, season with salt, pepper and add the nutmeg. 10 min

    Keep whisking nonstop as soon as the milk goes in, the sauce stays smooth.

  3. Cook the crepes in a buttered pan, one ladle of batter at a time, then keep them warm. 15 min

    The first crepe is your test run, don't worry if it doesn't turn out right.

  4. Fill each crepe with half a slice of ham and a spoonful of béchamel, roll them up and arrange them in a buttered dish.

    Save a bit of béchamel for the top, it keeps the crepes moist.

  5. Top with the remaining béchamel, sprinkle with Swiss cheese and bake at 200°C until golden. Serve with the dressed salad. 15 min

    Finish under the broiler for a nice golden crust.

Our tips to get it right

  • Warm the milk for the béchamel before adding it to the roux, the sauce thickens faster and stays lump free.
  • Use a hot crepe pan with just a little butter for each one, the crepes will release on their own.
  • Pick a wide baking dish rather than a deep one, the crepes brown more evenly in a single layer.

The variations

  • Swap the Swiss cheese for Gruyère or Comté for a bolder flavor.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace the ham with cooked, well drained spinach or sautéed mushrooms.
  • To save time, use store bought plain crepes and focus your effort on the béchamel and the broiling.

What to serve it with

  • Green salad with vinaigrette
  • Vegetable soup as a starter
  • Applesauce for dessert

Storage

The baked crepes keep for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container. They freeze well before baking, just thaw and bake them fresh on the day. Reheat in the oven rather than the microwave to keep the top crisp.

Questions about this dish

Can you make the crepes ahead of time?

Yes, cook the crepes the day before and keep them covered in the fridge. Fill and bake them just before serving so they stay soft.

Can you freeze ham and cheese crepes?

Yes, freeze them filled and topped with béchamel before baking, in a covered dish. Thaw in the fridge, then add the cheese and bake fresh on the day.

What can replace the ham?

Thinly sliced cooked chicken or cured ham both work well instead of regular ham. Just adjust the cooking time if you use raw chicken.

How do you keep the crepes from tearing when you roll them?

Let the batter rest for a full half hour before cooking, it becomes more pliable. Don't overfill each crepe, they'll roll much more easily.

How long does it take to make ham and cheese crepes with green salad?

Count 50 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in ham and cheese crepes with green salad?

About 520 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does ham and cheese crepes with green salad cost?

About €2.20 per serving, or €8.80 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, lactose, eggs. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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