Layered thin golden-brown crepes are generously filled with meaty shiitake mushrooms in a pool of light velvety sauce. Topped with chopped fresh thyme, parsley and a sprinkle of white cheddar. It's radiating with inviting warmth and elegance.

Savory Shiitake Mushroom Crepe

Name: Savory Shiitake Mushroom Crepe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: Shiitake mushrooms, 1 cup finely chopped; Crepe batter, 1 cup; Fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon minced; Fresh parsley, 2 tablespoons minced; White cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup shredded; Heavy cream, 1/2 cup; Unsalted Butter, 2 tablespoons; Sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon to taste; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons

Category Breakfast

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style French

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: September 13, 2024

Incredibly scrumptious and aesthetically appealing, this breakfast recipe fused with French influence is something unique. Here we feature Shiitake mushroom, known to be packed with B vitamins and the potential to boost your immune system. We add a twist of seasonality and creativity to avoid predictability and cliches.

Ingredients (for 2)

Shiitake mushrooms - 1 cup - finely chopped
Crepe batter - 1 cup
Fresh thyme - 1 tablespoon - minced
Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons - minced
White cheddar cheese - 1/2 cup - shredded
Heavy cream - 1/2 cup
Unsalted butter - 2 tablespoons
Sea salt - 1/2 teaspoon - to taste
Freshly ground black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon - to taste
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍄🧂🍳

In a skillet, add olive oil and sauté the shiitake mushrooms until golden brown. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, then set it aside.
Step 2 - 🧈🍳🥞

In a separate pan, melt the unsalted butter, then pour in the crepe batter. Swirl the pan to evenly distribute it. Cook the crepe until edges are golden brown, flip it to cook the other side. Repeat with the remaining batter.
Step 3 - 🍄🧀🌿

Spread an ample amount of sautéed shiitake mushrooms on one half of a crepe. Sprinkle with shredded white cheddar cheese and minced fresh herbs (thyme and parsley).
Step 4 - 🥞🥛✨

Fold the crepe in half, then again to form a triangle. Drizzle warm cream on top. Continue this process with the remaining crepes.

Additional

This recipe can be switched up with any seasonal vegetables, or with ham or chicken for a non-vegetarian version. Kids can help clean the mushrooms and grate the cheese. Notably, shiitake mushrooms have been part of Asian cuisines for centuries, and are not only delicious but offer numerous health benefits.