Savory Crepe Spinach Mushroom (Printable)
Classic French crepes with tender, thin pancakes filled with savory spinach, mushrooms, and melted Gruyère cheese for a satisfying meal.
# What's Needed:
→ Crepes
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 1¼ cups milk
04 - 2 tablespoons melted butter, plus more for cooking
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Spinach & Mushroom Filling
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
08 - 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
09 - 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
10 - ½ cup grated Gruyère or Emmental cheese
11 - Salt and pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk together flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Create a well in the center, add eggs and half the milk. Whisk until smooth, then gradually incorporate remaining milk and melted butter until batter reaches slightly runny consistency. Allow to rest for 10 minutes.
02 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly brush with melted butter. Pour approximately ¼ cup batter into skillet, swirling to coat surface thinly and evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes until edges lift and bottom is golden. Flip and cook 1 additional minute. Transfer to plate and repeat with remaining batter.
03 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened, approximately 3-4 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until golden, 4-5 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook just until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
04 - Place 2 tablespoons of filling and a sprinkle of cheese onto each crepe. Fold or roll crepes, then return to skillet over medium-low heat. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until heated through and cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
# Tips for Success:
01 -
- The batter comes together in minutes and actually rests while you prep the filling, making the whole process feel forgiving rather than rushed
- Once you master the flip, you will want to put everything inside these delicate wrappers, turning leftovers into something that feels like a proper meal
02 -
- The first crepe always fails, so consider it a sacrifice to the kitchen gods and adjust your heat or batter thickness before proceeding
- A resting period of at least 10 minutes is non-negotiable for preventing rubbery textures
- Stack cooked crepes between paper towels to prevent sticking without creating a soggy bottom layer
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients prevent the butter from solidifying into tiny lumps in your batter
- A non-stick pan with sloping sides makes flipping easier than a flat skillet, though either will work with enough butter