CREPES FLORENTINE
Bring this spectacular appetizer to the table to cut into wedges, and you'll receive many compliments on the presentation! The rich Mornay-sauced spinach and creamy mushroom mixtures are beautifully layered between crepes.#151;Sue A. Jurack, Mequon, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Breakfast Brunch
Time 1h45m
Yield 8-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For crepes, in a large bowl, combine the milk, eggs and butter. Combine flour and salt; add to milk mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. , Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet; pour 2 tablespoons batter into the center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to evenly coat bottom. Cook until top appears dry; turn and cook 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, adding butter to skillet as needed. When cool, stack crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between., For filling, in a large saucepan, melt 5 tablespoons butter. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg until smooth; gradually add the milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to low; stir in the cream and 3/4 cup Gruyere cheese. Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Remove from heat., In a skillet, saute mushrooms and shallot in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and egg until smooth. Beat in mushroom mixture. Add enough cheese sauce to achieve a spreadable consistency. In a large bowl, combine the spinach and 1/2 cup cheese sauce until blended. Add additional sauce if needed to achieve a spreadable consistency., To assemble, on two greased 9-in. ovenproof pie or tart pans, layer a crepe, spinach mixture, another crepe, then mushroom mixture. Repeat five more times. Pour remaining sauce over the stacks. Sprinkle with remaining Gruyere and Parmesan cheeses. Dot with remaining butter. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour., Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before baking. Bake at 350°; for 55-60 minutes or until bubbly and golden and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Cut into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 29g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 173mg cholesterol, Sodium 409mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
SAVORY CREPES FLORENTINE
This would go well with Basic Whole Wheat French Crepes #102058. This is a nice company dish, easy to prepare, especially if made in stages. Some can even be frozen and just popped in the oven. If you plan to freeze crepes, use only fresh ingredients to start with. This is from Cook Now, Serve Later Cookbook. Enjoy! This recipe makes more sauce than needed so save some out, then add more as desired.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To prepare the filling:.
- In a large bowl, combine the ricotta or tofu, spinach, onion, egg, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
- To prepare the sauce:.
- Melt the butter in a heavy medium size saucepan over moderate heat.
- Add the flour, and cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly-2 to 3 minutes.
- Slowly blend in the milk and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer, still stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes or until thickened and smooth.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese, white pepper, and mace.
- One at a time, place each crepe with the most attractive side facedown, so that it will be on the outside when rolled.
- Spoon 3 to 4 tbls.
- of filling down the center, then fold the sides over.
- The crepe should be snugly filled, but not so stuffed that the filling spills out at the ends.
- Preheat the oven to 350*F.
- Lay the crepes seam side down, just touching one another, in a lightly greased, 13"x9"x2" baking dish.
- Pour the sauce over all; top with the Parmesan cheese.
- At this point, the crepes can be stored.
- refrigerate in the baking dish, tightly covered, for up to 24 hours.
- (From the refrigerator, preheat the oven to 400*F. Bake, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes. Uncover and proceed baking for 30 to 40 minutes, as stated below) Freeze in the labeled, tightly covered dish for up to 1 month at 0*F (From freezer,Preheat the oven to 400*F. Do not thaw the crepes. Bake, uncovered, for 1 to 1 1/4 hours or until the crepes are heated through and the sauce is simmering. Brown and serve as states below).
- Bake the crepes, uncovered, for 30 to 40 minutes or until the sauce is bubbling.
- run them under the broiler until browned-2 to 3 minutes.
- Accompany with a salad of sliced tomatoes and red onions with a creamy vinaigrette.
- Enjoy!
- Serves 6.
FLORENTINE CREPE CUPS
Easy homemade crepes form the quick crust for these tempting brunch cups from Kaye Whiteman of Charleston, West Virginia. The flavorful filling includes spinach, mushrooms and bacon.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 servings (12 crepe cups).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk the flour, salt, eggs and milk until smooth. Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet; add 3 tablespoons of batter. Lift and tilt pan to evenly coat bottom. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until top appears dry. Place in a greased muffin cup. Repeat with the remaining batter., In a large bowl, combine the filling ingredients. Place 1/4 cup in each crepe cup. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until eggs are completely set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Fat 37g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 262mg cholesterol, Sodium 985mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
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