Marolles Street-Style Ham and Cheese Crepes
Thin, delicate crepes filled with smoky ham and Gruyère, served with a tangy mustard sauce—a nod to Brussels' bustling market culture. This belgian-inspired quick meals ready in about 40 minutes pairs all-purpose flour, large eggs, milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 oz smoked ham
- 1/2 cup Gruyère cheese
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk flour (1 cup), eggs (2 large), milk (1.5 cups), and salt (1/4 tsp) in a blender until completely smooth, then let rest for 30 minutes.
- Step 2: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Melt 1/2 tbsp butter (2 tbsp total), then pour in 1/4 cup of batter, swirling to coat the bottom thinly.
- Step 3: Cook for 1-2 minutes until edges lift and surface looks set, then flip and cook for another 30 seconds. Repeat until all batter is used (makes 8 crepes).
- Step 4: Dice smoked ham (4 oz) into 1/4-inch pieces and sauté in a small skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes until slightly crisp.
- Step 5: Shred Gruyère cheese (1/2 cup) and mix with ham, then spread 2 tbsp of the mixture onto the center of each crepe.
- Step 6: Fold crepes into quarters, then place seam-side down on a plate.
- Step 7: Whisk Dijon mustard (1 tbsp) into heavy cream (1/4 cup) until smooth, then drizzle over crepes before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Marolles Street-Style Ham and Cheese Crepes take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (25 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Marolles Street-Style Ham and Cheese Crepes?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep all-purpose flour from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Marolles Street-Style Ham and Cheese Crepes?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Marolles Street-Style Ham and Cheese Crepes for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Marolles Street-Style Ham and Cheese Crepes?
Belgian quick meals like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Love how the Belgian come through in every bite.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
- ★★★☆☆
Okay for a quick meal. I've had better quick meals dishes though.
