Crepes mit Spargel, Schinken und Käsesosse, Crepes with Asparagus, Ham and Cheese Sauce
Crepes are very popular in Germany. The unique tip on these crepes is to add beer to the batter, which gives the French dish a German kick and a lacy texture. Served with steamed asparagus, ham, and a simple cheese sauce.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine German
- [Crepes]
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tablespoon oil
- 1/4 cup beer
- [Filling]
- 1/2 lb asparagus
- 6 slices lean ham
- [Cheese Sauce]
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 1/2 oz cream cheese or laughing cow cheese
- [Other]
- Vegetable oil for cooking crepes
[Make Batter]
Warm milk and butter together.
Mix flour, salt, and sugar. Add egg and oil and blend.
Add beer and mix. Strain batter and let rest 30 minutes.
[Cook]
Cook asparagus until tender and set aside.
Heat pan and cook crepes.
[Assemble]
Place asparagus and ham in crepe and roll.
[Finish]
Make cheese sauce and top crepes.
Keyword Asparagus, Crepes