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Vera Cruz Spinach Crepes Recipe


Vera Cruz Spinach Crepes Recipe Chefmeow / All my dishes
7 months ago
VERA CRUZ SPINACH CREPES This is a recipe I obtained from my catering friend a few years ago. He serves these quite often and always gets rave reviews.
Prep:10m Cook:20m Servings:4

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Ingredients
  • 3 eggs separated
  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Filling:
  • 3 strips bacon
  • 1/4 cup chopped white onion
  • 1 cup cooked fresh spinach
  • 2 medium tomatoes peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions
  1. For crepes beat egg whites until stiff peaks form then set aside.
  2. In bowl combine flour, egg yolks, milk, oil, sugar and salt then beat until blended.
  3. Fold in egg whites then heat a lightly greased skillet and remove from heat.
  4. Spoon in 2 tablespoons batter then lift and tilt skillet to spread batter.
  5. Return to heat then brown on one side only.
  6. Invert over paper toweling and remove crepe.
  7. Repeat with remaining batter greasing skillet often.
  8. For filling cook bacon in large skillet then remove from pan reserving drippings and drain.
  9. Crumble when cool then sauté onion in 2 tablespoons bacon grease until soft.
  10. Add spinach, tomatoes and crumbled bacon.
  11. Stir in sour cream and 3/4 cup of the cheese, Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper.
  12. Mix thoroughly then cook until cheese is melted then preheat oven to 350.
  13. Place 2 tablespoons filling on each crepe then roll up and place seam side down in buttered dish.
  14. Put a little additional filling on top and sprinkle with remaining cheese then bake until bubby.

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Comments

juels 7 months ago said:
Sounds different and unique! Love crepes, so I am sure I will enjoy this savory version, thanks!


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