ham & asparagus crepes with cheese sauce

How To Make ham & asparagus crepes with cheese sauce

• Step 1
  To make the batter... Combine all the ingredients in the jar of a blender and process until the mixture is smooth with no lumps in it, cleaning the sides of the jar when needed.
• Step 2
  Transfer to a bowl and let the batter sit for 30 minutes to allow the gluten to relax and the bubbles to settle – this can be made a day ahead.
• Step 3
  To make the crêpes... In a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, brush on some butter at the bottom of the pan.
• Step 4
  When it gets warm, add about ¼ cup of batter and swirl the pan around so it evenly covers the bottom.
• Step 5
  Cook until golden, about 1:30 to 2 minutes. Using a spatula, flip the crêpe over and cook until brown as well.
• Step 6
  Transfer to a plate and place a piece of wax paper on top to prevent it from drying out. Brush more butter in the pan and continue making crêpes until the batter is gone.
• Step 7
  To make the filling... Preheat oven to 400ºF and grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray; set aside
• Step 8
  In a skillet over medium heat, add butter and oil. When melted and starts sizzling, add onions and red peppers; season with salt. Sauté them for 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
• Step 9
  Transfer the sautéed veggies to a large bowl. Add smoked ham and cheese; season with pepper and hot paprika. Stir well and set aside.
• Step 10
  Working with one at a time, spoon about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of ham mixture into the center of a crêpe and place 3 blanched asparagus on top making sure the spears are sticking out a little.
• Step 11
  Fold each side of the crêpe over the filling and place the stuffed crêpe, seam side down, in the prepared baking dish; continue with the others.
• Step 12
  When all 6 crêpes are stuffed, transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Meanwhile make the sauce.
• Step 13
  To make the cheese sauce... In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add butter and when melted, add flour. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Step 14
  Pour in warmed milk and continue stirring until the sauce thickens, about 2 to 3 minutes, or until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
• Step 15
  Stir in Dijon mustard. Add cheese in batches, mixing well between each addition.
• Step 16
  To assemble... Carefully transfer baked crêpes to warm serving plates, spoon sauce over and garnish with chopped chives. Makes 6.
• Step 17
  To view this delightful French recipe on YouTube, click on this link ➡ https://youtu.be/W7JPNHTyDds
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