Crepes and Cheesy Eggs are just a couple of the favorite recipes we love to share! There is so much more to crepes than most people realize, from sweet treats to savory meals and everything in between. They are easy to make, fun to customize, and a great way to bring something new and delicious to the family table.
Here is the Prep and Getting Going:
Recipes Used:
Crepes:
Crepes are one of those wonderfully simple foods that can turn an everyday meal into something fun and memorable. They are light, delicate, and incredibly versatile, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, or even dessert. You can fill them with fresh fruit, creamy cheeses, eggs, vegetables, meats, chocolate, or your favorite sweet toppings. With so many Possibilities, crepes give you the freedom to create something different every time you make them.
What makes crepes especially enjoyable is how easy they are to personalize for everyone at the table. You can keep them simple with a few classic ingredients or get creative and build your own combinations based on what you have in the kitchen. They are a great way to introduce new flavors, use up favorite ingredients, and let the whole family join in on creating their own meal Once you discover just how many delicious ways crepes can be enjoyed, they may quickly become a recipe you turn to again and again.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons Butter (or margarine – though we prefer Butter in this always) – Melted.
Blending Time!
Using a Blender, or Emersion Blender (as seen in this presentation video) add all the ingredients in the order given above. And you want to blend it smooth. No lumps. Be sure to use a spatula to scrape the bowl or blender to ensure the flour is all mixed in well. You want it to be smooth, not aerated to death. If you are mixing by hand, add the flour and eggs first, then the salt; and blend while adding the water and milk gradually. Blender is recommended.
The consistency is important; it should be the thickness of thick heavy cream. We live at a high elevation, and have a good feel for the flour. In most areas, it is recommended to level off the cups of flour with a knife or straight edge.
Then we recommend a Crepe Maker vs using a frying pan. The closest one to ours is found by going here. It is cordless, and comes with a batter dish and spatula. Great Value. It is also an incredible gift. Feel free to share the Recipe above. We discovered that recipe decades ago, and have yet to find a better one.
Cheesy Eggs:
This is an absolute hit; and utilizes some great subtleties that I am sharing in the videos. Ingredients are simple as well.
- Eggs: As many as you think you will need for the consuming fans. 4, 6, 8, 10. Amazingly we found that we never had many left even when we overprepared. They are great in the Crepes, and some would take extra on the side of their Crepes.
- Water: 1 ounce of water per 4 eggs.
- Cheese: We have enjoyed using the shredded cheese or cheese slices. Thin is best, you do not want thick slices as they will melt slower than needed. Cheddar, Gouda, Swiss. We have utilized many different cheeses over the decades. The cheddar / Monterey jack mix works well.
- Salt and Pepper
- PAM Non-Stick Cooking Spray
Blending Time!
Crack the eggs into your mixing bowl. Add in the water to balance out the eggs. 1 ounce of water per 4 eggs. This adds fluff and helps to fill up the Crepes with an airy bite each time. Fun. Mix the eggs and water to a smooth consistency. We blend them, as seen in the videos with an Emersion Blender. You can get one here. They are handy; and so easy to clean and store. Highly recommend.
Then turn on the burner. Medium High heat. And adjust to your stove top. We know ours well, and I know exactly where its perfect for this. Once you have the heat going with your pan on the burner, do the following in order.
- Remove the Pan and spray it with the Pam Cooking Spray (Or hopefully Healthier Option). Lightly even with a great non-stick pan. There is a difference when this is not used.
- Return the Pan to the Flame! And then sprinkle to taste pepper. Letting the warming pan start to get heat to the pepper.
- Add salt to taste. We do not use much as the cheese comes with salt. But as you adjust and do this, you are free to do as you please.
- Then after 10-20 seconds add some cheese. And let it begin to melt.
- Once it is melting, not melted, but melting; pour the blended eggs into the pan.
- Then stir and add more cheese as it is cooked to perfection. We prefer it not being too runny, and yet moist not overcooked.
- Be sure to save some cheese for the last bit to melt on top. Makes for fun presentation and gooey-ness when cut and added to the flat crepe before rolling.
Best to roll into Crepes when Cheesy Eggs are Hot!
Whether you are making a quick breakfast, preparing a special brunch, creating a fun family dinner, or treating everyone to a delicious dessert crepes are a wonderful choice for almost any occasion. Their versatility makes them so much fun because you can switch up the fillings, toppings, and flavors every time and create something that everyone will enjoy. Get creative with your favorite ingredients, try new combinations, and let the whole family join in on the fun. Once you discover just how easy, delicious, and endlessly customizable crepes can be, they may become a favorite recipe you will want to make again and again!