YaYa’s Turkey Filled Crepes
Turkey Crepes are a comforting dish made with tender homemade crepes filled with a creamy mixture of diced turkey, mushrooms, onions, parmesan cheese, and crushed saltines. Topped with a savory sauce made from cream of mushroom soup and milk (or sour cream), these crepes are baked until hot and bubbly. It’s a wonderful way to repurpose leftover turkey into something special. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light supper, this dish pairs beautifully with a fresh salad or vegetable side.
Ingredients
Plain Crepes
- 1 cup plain flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Turkey Filling
- 1 cup diced cooked turkey
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- ¼ cup crushed saltines
Instructions
- Make the crepes: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, eggs, milk, oil, and salt until smooth. Heat a greased 6-inch skillet over medium heat. Remove from heat, add about 2 tablespoons of batter, and swirl to coat the bottom. Return to heat and cook for 20–40 seconds until set. Repeat with remaining batter.
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine turkey, cream of chicken soup, parmesan, salt, mushrooms, onion, and crushed saltines. Mix well.
- Assemble the crepes: Spoon filling down the center of each crepe, then fold over and place in a greased baking dish.
- Make the topping: Mix milk (and sour cream if using) with cream of mushroom soup until smooth. Pour over the filled crepes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake for 20 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned. Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan if desired.
Yaya’s Tips for Success
This dish is easy to prepare ahead and bakes up beautifully for guests or family gatherings. The crepes can be made a day early and kept covered in the refrigerator.
- Use leftover Thanksgiving or rotisserie turkey for convenience.
- Chop your veggies finely so they soften evenly during baking.
- If your crepes start to tear while filling, warm them slightly to make them more pliable.
- A little extra parmesan sprinkled on top before baking adds a nice cheesy crust.
Yaya’s Customization Ideas
This filling can easily be adapted to suit different preferences.
- You can swap in cooked chicken instead of turkey, or even go meatless by using sautéed spinach and extra mushrooms.
- If you’re wanting to try something a little richer, add a bit of shredded Swiss cheese to the filling.
You might also enjoy pairing this with a bowl of French Market Soup or Overnight Vegetable Salad for a complete meal.
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