Turkey Crepes Recipes

BASIC CREPES

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and the eggs. Gradually add in the milk and water, stirring to combine. Add the salt and butter; beat until smooth.
• Heat a lightly oiled griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Pour or scoop the batter onto the griddle, using approximately 1/4 cup for each crepe. Tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly.
• Cook the crepe for about 2 minutes, until the bottom is light brown. Loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side. Serve hot.

TURKEY CREPES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk. In another bowl, mix flour, salt and baking powder; add to egg mixture and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour., Heat a lightly greased 8-in. nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir batter. Fill a 1/4-cup measure with batter; pour into center of pan. Quickly lift and tilt pan to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry; turn crepe over and cook until bottom is cooked, 15-20 seconds longer. Remove to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, greasing pan as needed. When cool, stack crepes between pieces of waxed paper or paper towels., For filling, in a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add peas and carrots and onion; cook and stir until onion is tender, 8-10 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in milk and broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 5-8 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat through., Spread 1/4 cup filling down the center of each crepe; fold sides and ends over filling and roll up. Wipe out skillet. In batches, heat remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Cook crepes until golden brown, 2-4 minutes on each side.

LEFTOVER TURKEY CRêPES

Steps:

• Whisk milk, egg, salt, sugar, and vegetable oil in 2-cup measuring cup until blended. Add flour; whisk until smooth. When ready to make crêpes, add a small amount of butter to a 7-inch skillet. Heat over medium high heat until hot. Pour 3 Tablespoons batter into pan; quickly tilt to make a thin layer. Brown lightly on both sides. Place on paper towel to cool. Repeat with remaining batter. Makes 5 to 6 crêpes.
• Mix chicken broth and Bisto in a bowl. Set aside.
• Heat 1 Tablespoon butter in 12-inch skillet. Sauté celery and onions for 5 minutes, or until tender. Add mushrooms; increase heat to medium high and cook for a minute or two. Reduce the heat to medium and add the turkey. Cook 1 minute, or until the turkey is heated. Add the peas; stir to combine. Add chicken stock mixture; cook and stir until mixture thickens. Allow to cool.
• Place ¼ cup filling in center of each crêpe and fold over.
• Bake uncovered at 350º F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until bubbly.
• Yield: 4 servings.

CHICKEN OR TURKEY CREPES WITH TARRAGON

Steps:

• Prepare a basic crepe recipe in advance. Crepes can be made and frozen up to several weeks ahead of time.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook 2 minutes. Stir in flour until blended. Slowly whisk in 1 cup milk, whisking constantly until smooth. Mix in broth, wine, and tarragon; stir over medium-low heat until thickened (about 4 minutes).
• In a small bowl, gradually stir 3 tablespoons of the hot milk and broth sauce into the egg yolks; then pour egg mixture into sauce, whisking briskly. Cook 1 minute more, then remove from heat.
• In a medium bowl, mix together half of the sauce with the chicken. Season with salt to taste.
• Fill each crepe with 3 tablespoons of chicken mixture. Roll crepes, and place seam-side down in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Thin the remaining sauce with 1/4 cup milk, and pour over crepes.
• Bake in a preheated oven 20 minutes, or until sauce begins to bubble.

TURKEY CREPES

Steps:

• Prepare Basic Crepes batter according to recipe and cook, keeping them stacked in a warm (200° oven) as you prepare them.
• While the crepes are cooking, shred or chop the cooked turkey. Add to a large saucepan with the gravy and heat over medium heat.
• Place crepes on a plate, add some turkey and gravy to the middle and roll up. Continue until all crepes are filled. Serve with any leftover gravy poured on top.