Canelones (spinach And Cheese Stuffed Crepes)
Canelones are a traditional dish in Castilian-Leonese cuisine, consisting of spinach and cheese stuffed crepes, topped with a creamy bechamel sauce and baked to perfection. This recipe is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
- For the crepes: <ul class="ingredientTags"> Flour
- Eggs
- Milk
- Salt
- Butter
Instructions
- Prepare the crepe batter by mixing flour, eggs, milk, and salt. Cook the crepes in a non-stick pan with butter.
- For the filling, thaw and drain the spinach, then mix it with ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each crepe with the spinach and cheese mixture, roll them up, and place them in a baking dish.
- Make the bechamel sauce by melting butter, adding flour, then gradually whisking in milk until thickened. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the bechamel sauce over the stuffed crepes and bake in the oven until golden and bubbly.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 45 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop and Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 25g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Baking dish Non-stick pan Whisk
Tools
Oven Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the canelones hot, accompanied by a fresh green salad and a glass of Spanish red wine.
Tips & tricks
For a time-saving option, you can use store-bought crepes instead of making them from scratch.
Cost
$15