Potato Crepes with Brie and Ham

Potato crepes are a tasty variant of the classic crepes and the addition of brie and ham makes them particularly rich and appetizing. Here is the recipe for you:

Ingredients

• 300 g of potatoes
• 150 g of flour
• 2 eggs
• 250 ml of milk
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Nutmeg to taste
• 150 g of brie
• 150 g of cooked or raw ham, depending on preference
• Butter for cooking the crepes
• Extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

1. Start by boiling the potatoes until they are soft. Once cooked, drain them, peel them and mash them to obtain a puree.
2. In a bowl, combine the potato puree, flour, eggs, milk, a pinch of salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of nutmeg. Mix well until you have a smooth and lump-free batter.
3. Let the crepe batter rest for about 30 minutes.
4. Heat a non-stick pan and add a bit of butter. When the butter is melted and begins to sizzle, pour a ladle of batter into the pan, and spread it out to form a fairly thin crepe.
5. Cook the crepe on both sides until golden, then transfer it onto a plate.
6. Add a slice of brie and a slice of ham on half of the warm crepe to allow the brie to start melting.
7. Fold the crepe in half over itself and then again in half, forming a quarter circle, or simply roll it up.
8. Repeat the process for the remaining crepes.
9. Serve immediately.

Potato crepes with brie and ham can be accompanied with a fresh green salad and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil for a perfect balance of flavors.

Curiosity

Brie, a typical French cheese, has found a stable place in Italian cuisine, often featured on cheese boards or used in warm recipes that enhance its creaminess. An interesting thing is that brie is produced in different areas of France, but the original is indicated as Brie de Meaux and Brie de Melun, two cheeses with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO).