Friday, March 8, 2013

Mushroom, Basil & Egg Crepe Squares


These crepes seem to be my go-to for weekend brunch.  I usually take a look in the fridge at what's left from the week & try to work with it. This recipe incorporates the mushroom mixture from these delicious appetizers plus a basic crepe.



See more photos & the recipe after the jump!

Get the crepe recipe here.

Crepe filling Ingredients:


  • 3 baby leeks, cleaned & chopped
  • 1 cup baby portobello mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 cup shitake mushrooms, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, diced
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • parmesan cheese, shave with vegetable peeler
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 organic eggs
  • salt
  • pepper

Make it!
  1. Pre-heat your oven to 350.
  2. Heat olive oil in a saute pan.  Add chopped leeks & season with salt & pepper. Cook for 3 minutes.
  3. Add chopped mushrooms & cook for 5 more minutes.
  4. Add garlic & season with salt & pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes or until garlic has softened & slightly browned. Turn the heat off.
  5. Add spinach & wilt it by stirring it into the mixture.
  6. To compose each crepe line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay four crepes on the parchment.
  7. Place a spoonful of mushroom mixture in the center of each crepe.
  8. Drop an egg on top of each mushroom covered crepe. Season with salt & pepper.
  9. Fold the edges in to make a square.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the egg whites are opaque & cooked through.
  11. With a spatula, place each crepe on a place.
  12. Top each crepe with a couple curls of cheese (shave your block of Parmesan with a veggie peeler).  Sprinkle with additional chopped basil.
  13. Serve hot or at room temperature.












2 comments:

  1. Yum, can I just have this appear at my house right now without having to cook it?!

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