Stuffed Crepes with Eggs, Cheddar, Ham and Veggies Recipe
A great way to get your children cooking is by including them in the preparation of a weekend family breakfast or brunch. This can be a simple and fun way to involve the whole family. The more kids are exposed to cooking the more fun they will find it.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) butter
- 1 2/3 to 2 cups (375 to 500 mL) finely diced vegetables
- 8 eggs beaten
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh herbs of your choice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 6 large, thin crepes, homemade or store-bought
- 6 to 12 slices ham
- 1 2/3 to 2 cups (375 to 500 mL) shredded medium Canadian Cheddar cheese
- Fresh fruit for serving
Directions
- With supervision, kids can preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Parents dice the vegetables.
- With supervision, kids can melt 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add vegetables and cook for 3 to 4 minutes and remove from pan. In a bowl, mix beaten eggs, herbs, salt and pepper. Melt remaining butter in same pan and cook egg mixture as an omelette or as scrambled eggs.
- With supervision, kids can cover each crepe with ham. Divide vegetables and eggs among crepes, placing along one edge of each crepe. Sprinkle with cheese and roll up. Place in an ovenproof dish lined with parchment paper.
- Parents place crepes in the oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Kids can serve with their favourite fresh fruit.
- More easy and nutritious recipes are available at FamilyKitchen.ca.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 208g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 273 | |
| Calories from Fat 161 | 59% |
| Total Fat 18.07g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 8.38g | 34% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 395mg | 132% |
| Sodium 237mg | 10% |
| Potassium 352mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 15.41g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.4g | 15% |
| Sugars 0.68g | 0% |
| Protein 14.8g | 24% |
