Ham and Asparagus Crepes With Parmesan Cheese Recipe

Step 1

In a blender, combine the 2 eggs, 3/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup flour, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and Cajun seasoning or paprika, if using. Blend until smooth. Refrigerate the batter for at least 1 hour or overnight. Grease a crepe pan or small skillet (7 to 8 inches in diameter) lightly; heat over medium heat until fat is sizzling hot. Pour about 3 to 4 tablespoons of batter (depending on how thin you would like them to be) into the pan and rotate it quickly to distribute batter. (If the batter seems too thick, add more milk in very small amounts until the consistency is thin enough to pour.) Cook the crepe until the bottom is lightly browned; flip it over to brown the other side. Using a spatula, remove the crepe from the pan. Lightly grease the pan and continue making crepes with the remaining batter. Cook a crepe until the bottom is lightly browned; flip it over to cook the other side. With a spatula, remove the crepe from the pan. Lightly grease the pan and repeat until there is no more batter. As you remove the crepes from the pan, stack them on a plate and cover them with a clean kitchen towel until all are cooked.

Step 2

Cut the ham into small dice or slice it thinly. Set aside. Heat oven to 500 F. Trim the asparagus and rinse. Dry with paper towels. Toss asparagus with olive oil or olive oil with fresh lemon to coat thoroughly. Arrange in a single layer in a shallow baking dish; roast for 10 minutes. Remove the asparagus spears to a plate and set aside to cool.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, saute the onion in 3 tablespoons of butter until tender. Add the garlic and chopped red bell pepper and saute for 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended. Continue to cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Gradually add the milk to the roux mixture, stirring constantly. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, the pepper, parsley, and the shredded Parmesan cheese. Continue cooking, stirring, until thickened. Grease a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking dish. Heat oven to 350 F. Place a crepe on a large plate. Arrange some ham and 3 to 4 spears of asparagus on the center of the crepe. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of sauce over the ham and asparagus; roll up or fold as desired. Repeat with the remaining crepes and filling. Arrange the filled crepes in the prepared baking dish; pour remaining sauce over them. Sprinkle with more shredded Parmesan cheese. Bake in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly.