Savory Turkey and Mushroom Crepes

Savory turkey and mushroom crepes

The Spruce Eats / Julia Hartbeck

Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Total: 55 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Yield: 4 crepes

This is a delicious way to use leftover turkey, and it makes a very special meal. Serve these crepes with asparagus spears and a salad, or add a rice dish for a heartier meal.

The ingredients list might look daunting, but it is easy to make in steps. The crepes can be made ahead of time, or use purchased savory crepes. The sauce can also be made earlier in the day and refrigerated. Just reheat it when you need it for the filling. 

Ingredients

For the Crepes:

  • 2 large eggs, beaten

  • 3/4 cup milk

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Sauce:

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard

  • 1 3/4 cups milk

  • 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish

  • Salt, to taste

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Turkey Filling:

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 medium shallot, minced

  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed sage

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 2 cups cooked turkey, diced

  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry, or dry vermouth, optional

  • Salt, to taste

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps to Make It

Make the Crepes

  1. Gather the ingredients.

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  2. Put the eggs, milk, flour, butter, and salt in a blender. Process until smooth. Alternatively, whisk or beat with an electric mixer until smooth. The batter will be thin.

    Process together
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  3. Put the batter in a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

    Put batter in bowl
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  4. Take the batter out of the refrigerator. Heat a 7-inch nonstick skillet or seasoned crepe pan over medium heat. Brush with a little oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray.

    Spray pan
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  5. Pour 1/4 cup of batter into the pan and swirl it to coat the bottom. 

    Pour batter in pan
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  6. Cook for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until set and the edges begin to brown.

    Cook
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  7. Carefully turn it with a thin spatula and cook for about 30 seconds longer. Remove to a plate. 

    Turn crepe
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  8. Continue with the remaining batter, putting a sheet of wax paper between the crepes.

    Place paper over crepe
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Make the Sauce

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Ingredients for sauce
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  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the flour and dry mustard and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

    Melt butter
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  3. Gradually whisk in the milk. Cook, whisking constantly, until the sauce thickens.

    Whisk
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  4. Add the 3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese and salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.

    Parmesan cheese
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  5. Reserve 1 cup of the sauce for the filling and set the remaining sauce aside.

    Reserve 1 cup
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Make the Filling

  1. Gather the ingredients.

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  2. In a large skillet or saute pan, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

    Garlic and butter
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  3. Add the mushrooms, thyme, and sage and continue to cook, stirring, until mushrooms are tender and browned and any liquids produced by the mushrooms have evaporated. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.

    Mushrooms
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  4. Add the turkey and cook, stirring, until the mixture is hot. Add the reserved 1 cup of sauce to the turkey mixture and stir to blend. If desired, add 1 tablespoon of sherry or vermouth. Heat until the sauce is hot and begins to bubble.

    Add sauce
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  5. Fill four crepes with the mushroom mixture and fold over. Arrange the filled crepes on plates.

    Fill with mushrooms
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  6. If the remaining sauce is very thick, thin with a little milk and reheat. Spoon some of the remaining sauce over the filled crepes and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese.

    Add cheese
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  7. Serve and enjoy!

    Turkey and mushroom crepe
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
556 Calories
33g Fat
32g Carbs
33g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 556
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33g 42%
Saturated Fat 16g 81%
Cholesterol 228mg 76%
Sodium 683mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 33g
Vitamin C 5mg 23%
Calcium 273mg 21%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 738mg 16%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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