RestaurantsMilo’s CafeMushroom & Leak Crepe Recipe

Mushroom & Leak Crepe Recipe

Inspired by Milo’s Cafe
Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Crepe Batter

Method

Crepe Batter

1

Make the batter

In a blender or large bowl, combine 1 cup flour, 2 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1/4 cup water, 2 tbsp melted butter and 1/4 tsp salt. Blend or whisk until completely smooth and slightly frothy, about 30–60 seconds. Let batter rest 20–30 minutes at room temperature (or refrigerate up to 2 hours).

2

Adjust consistency

After resting, check consistency — it should be thin, like heavy cream. If too thick, whisk in up to 2 tbsp more water or milk.

Cook the Crepes

3

Heat pan

Heat a nonstick 8–10 inch skillet or crepe pan over medium heat. Brush with a thin film of butter (about 1/2 tsp) or use a paper towel to spread melted butter evenly.

4

Cook crepes

Pour about 1/4 cup of batter into the center of the hot pan, immediately lift and tilt the pan in a circular motion to spread batter into a thin round. Cook 30–45 seconds until edges lift and underside is light golden. Flip with a spatula and cook 10–20 seconds more. Transfer to a plate and keep warm. Repeat to make 8–10 crepes, adding more butter to the pan as needed.

Mushroom & Leek Chicken Filling

5

Prepare chicken

Season 12 oz diced chicken breast with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and sear until cooked through and lightly golden, about 4–6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.

6

Cook vegetables

In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 1 tbsp butter. Add sliced leeks (1 cup) and sauté 3–4 minutes until softened. Add sliced mushrooms (8 oz) and cook 5–7 minutes until mushrooms release their liquid and begin to brown. Add 2 tsp minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

7

Deglaze and simmer

Pour in 2 tbsp dry white wine (or chicken stock) to deglaze the pan, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Let wine reduce by half, about 1–2 minutes.

8

Finish sauce

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/4 cup chicken stock if you want a looser sauce. Add 1 tsp fresh thyme, remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Simmer gently 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and chicken is heated through. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Assemble & Finish

9

Fill crepes

Place a warm crepe on a plate. Spoon about 1/3 to 1/2 cup of the mushroom, leek and chicken filling down the center of the crepe.

10

Add cheese

Sprinkle about 1–2 tbsp grated Gruyère (total 1/2 cup divided across crepes) over the filling so it melts slightly from the warm filling.

11

Fold and reheat (optional)

Fold crepe edges over the filling or roll. If you want the cheese fully melted and a lightly crisp exterior, place filled crepes seam-side down in a skillet over low heat for 1–2 minutes per side or transfer to a 375°F (190°C) oven for 5–7 minutes until warmed through.

12

Garnish and serve

Finish with chopped parsley (about 2 tbsp) and a light squeeze or zest of lemon to brighten flavors. Serve immediately, 2 crepes per person.