For an elegant brunch treat, serve these delicious crepes with their savory filling and delicate egg sauce.
Preparation Time
35 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Calories
445 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Prepare Basic Crepes recipe according to recipe directions. Separate with wax paper and keep warm until ready to serve.
Step 2
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside. Reserve about 1 tablespoon drippings, add 1 tablespoon butter, and saute mushrooms.
Step 3
In a separate saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup flour, stirring constantly, until a smooth paste is formed. Gradually stir in 1 cup milk, stirring constantly until a smooth thick gravy is formed. Add bacon, mushrooms, spinach, parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Let cook until somewhat thick, about 10 minutes.
Step 4
In saucepan bring broth to a boil. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and lemon juice. Temper eggs and broth together whisking constantly so as to cook, but not to scramble the eggs. (Cooking eggs to 170 degrees F). Again, salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5
Fill each crepe with spinach and meat filling, roll up, and top with warm egg sauce.
Ingredients
2 eggs
1 cup milk
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup lemon juice
6 slices bacon
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained