Breakfast for 6
Herb Ham Swiss Crepes
Herb crepes hold seasoned scrambled eggs, ham, and Swiss cheese, then fold around the filling with browned butter.
$7.13for 4 servings
$1.78 per serving$7.13 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 15 oz | $0.59Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 14 | $4.20Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.70Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Ham$3.99/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.49Typical price |
| Swiss, provolone, gouda$0.40/oz typical | 5 oz | $2.00Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.69 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp salted butter (optional)
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or other herb of choice
- 10 oz ham
- 1/4 cup salted butter (optional)
- 12 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (optional)
- 5 oz shredded swiss cheese
Steps
- Whisk the flour, 1 cup milk, 2 eggs, salt, and parsley until smooth, then rest the batter for 10 minutes.
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a small skillet over medium heat, then whisk it into the batter.
- Cook thin crepes in a lightly buttered 8-inch skillet for about 1 minute per side, making 6 crepes.
- Melt the remaining butter in the skillet, cook the ham for 3 minutes, and transfer it to a plate.
- Whisk the 12 eggs, remaining milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then scramble them over medium-low heat until firm and 160 F.
- Fill each crepe with egg, ham, and Swiss cheese, fold it closed, and warm for 2 minutes until the cheese softens.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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