Asparagus Ham Crepes

Name: Asparagus Ham Crepes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup milk; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 24 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed; 8 thin slices deli ham; 8 slices Swiss cheese; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/3 cup half-and-half cream; 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained; 1 tablespoon minced chives

17 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
24 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
8 thin slices deli ham
8 slices Swiss cheese
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 cup water
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup half-and-half cream
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1 tablespoon minced chives

Directions

1

In a blender, combine the first six ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
2

Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet; pour 2 tablespoons batter into 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, greasing skillet as needed. When cool, stack crepes with waxed paper or paper towels in between.
3

In a large skillet, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add asparagus; cover and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and immediately place asparagus in ice water; drain and pat dry.
4

On each crepe, layer a ham slice, Swiss cheese slice and three asparagus spears. Roll up and place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish.
5

In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and bouillon. Gradually stir in water. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Stir in the cream, mushrooms and chives. Pour over crepes.
6

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.