Crepes Filled With Spinach Vera Cruz - Blue Ribbon

TO MAKE THE CREPES

Step 1: To make the crepes, combine the flour, eggs, milk, salt, and butter in a blender or food processor.

Step 2: Brush a 4- to 6-inch skillet or crepe pan with butter. Pour in about 1-½ tablespoons of the batter and tilt the pan so that the batter covers the bottom.

Step 3: Cook quickly on both sides. Butter the pan before cooking each crepe.

Step 4: Set the crepes aside while preparing the filling.

TO MAKE THE SPINACH FILLING

Step 5: To make the filling, cook the bacon in a large skillet.

Step 6: Remove the bacon from the pan, reserving the drippings, and drain. Crumble when cool.

Step 7: In about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat, saute the onion until soft.

Step 8: Add the spinach, tomatoes, and crumbled bacon. Stir in the sour cream, ¾ cup of the cheese, Tabasco, and salt and pepper to taste.

Step 9: Mix thoroughly. Cook until the cheese is melted.

Step 10: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 11: Place about 2 tablespoons of spinach filling on each crepe, roll it up, and place, seam side down, in a buttered 9 X 13-inch baking dish.

Step 12: Put a little additional filling on top and sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup cheese. Bake until bubbly, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 13: YIELDS: 12 Crepes