Delicious Stuffed Spinach Crepes – Perfect Family Dinner!
Dive into the world of delightful Stuffed Spinach Crepes, a perfect blend of creamy and cheesy goodness wrapped in homemade crepes. This recipe promises a mouthwatering experience with every bite, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or special gatherings. Easy to prepare and irresistibly tasty, these crepes will leave everyone craving for more!
Stuffed Spinach Crepes
4
servings30
minutes25
minutes277
kcal55
minutesDive into the world of delightful Stuffed Spinach Crepes, a perfect blend of creamy and cheesy goodness wrapped in homemade crepes. This recipe promises a mouthwatering experience with every bite, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or special gatherings. Easy to prepare and irresistibly tasty, these crepes will leave everyone craving for more!
Ingredients
- Crepes
16 homemade crepes
- Cheese Filling
15 oz Ricotta Cheese low-fat ricotta
1 1/2 cups Mozzarella Cheese shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella (reserve 1/2 cup for topping)
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- Seasoning
1/2 tsp Salt kosher salt
- Black Pepper
Freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
- Spinach
10 oz frozen spinach thoroughly thawed and excess water squeezed out
- Egg
1 large egg
- Marinara Sauce
2 1/2 cups Marinara Sauce either homemade or quality store-bought
- Alternative Ingredients
Crepes: Gluten-free crepes for gluten intolerance
Ricotta Cheese: Cottage cheese as a lower-fat option
Mozzarella Cheese: Vegan mozzarella for a vegan variant
Parmesan Cheese: Nutritional yeast for vegan and dairy-free diets
Marinara Sauce: Tomato basil sauce as an alternative
Directions
- Preparation – Begin by preparing your homemade crepes.
- Filling Mixture – In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, the egg, well-drained spinach, parmesan cheese, salt, and a generous amount of black pepper.
- Assemble Crepes – Lay out each crepe and spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the spinach filling onto each. Roll them up neatly.
- Baking Setup – Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce in the bottom of a large baking dish. Place the filled crepes seam side down in the dish.
- Final Touches – Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the crepes and sprinkle with the reserved mozzarella cheese.
- Bake – Cover the dish with foil and bake for about 25 minutes or until the dish is hot and the cheese has melted.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- oven
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 277kcal
- Fat: 12.5g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Cholesterol: 77mg
- Sodium: 698mg
- Potassium: 200mg
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 5g
- Protein: 22.5g
- Vitamin A: 4800IU
- Vitamin C: 4mg
- Calcium: 350mg
- Iron: 2mg
