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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 crepes 46g

Recipe makes 9 crepes)

Calories 76
Calories from Fat 15 (19%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 1.7g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.8g 4%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 150mg 6%
Potassium 63mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 11.9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 1%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 3.0g 6%

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AKillian24

Fresh-Made Manicotti or Cannelloni Crepes Shells

Recipe #96087 | 15 min | 5 min prep | add private note

By: FlemishMinx
Jul 21, 2004

This is really a crepe and not a shell, to be used in your favorite manicotti or cannelloni recipes. These are tender, and in my opinion the flavor is nicer than store-bought. The batter can be flavored by the addition of dried basil or oregano, or use your imagination. Simply place the filling in the center of each crepe vertically, then bring each side towards the center, placing seam-side down in your baking dish. Voila! You have a filled manicotti with none of the time and mess associated with trying to stuff a store-bought shell. I find this method alot more fun ! They will expand during baking so allow plenty of room in your baking dish.

9 crepes (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix all ingredients together in a bowl, blending and stirring until you have a smooth batter.
  2. 2
    Place a small 13 cm (or 6 inch) dry non-stick skillet over moderate heat.
  3. 3
    Ladle out 1/4 cup batter into the heated pan, and swirl to cover the bottom.
  4. 4
    The crepe should set almost instantly.
  5. 5
    As soon as the edges begin to dry and pull away from the pan, remove the crepe (this can be done with the fingers) and turn it over allowing the other side to cook quickly.
  6. 6
    This should only take seconds.
  7. 7
    See description above for filling your crepe.

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From: Tripsymilkmaid

On Jan 31, 2008

Great crepes! I added a bit of sugar to mine so that they were more of the breakfast or dessert variety.

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    From: bricookie55

    On Dec 1, 2007

    This really was so simple and tasted awesome. It was my first time ever making crepes, and I was thrilled with the results. I used a simple filling of ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses, one egg white, and some dried herbs. Delicious. Thanks for posting.

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    From: AKillian24

    On Oct 23, 2006

    THANK YOU for a recipe that has given me my 'crepe confidence' back! I'd attempted these a while back without success. Mine had stuck to the pan, ripped apart and ended up getting tossed. THESE, however were easy in a non-stick pan and a little Pam. I think my pan was larger than called for, but it didn't matter: I just poured the batter in a circle and swished the pan around a bit. I made mine in advance, separated with saran wrap, and refridgerated until I was ready to use them. Thanks again!!!

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    From: PetesNina

    On May 3, 2007

    Very good, very versatile basic recipe. I am on a quest to make everything healthier for my two kids and my diabetic husband. I used whole wheat flour, skim milk and 4 egg whites. Because of the whole wheat flour, I had to add about an additional 1/4 C milk. My non-stick skillet is an 8 inch, so I only got 5 shells out of one recipe. I stuffed my manicotti with spinach, reduced fat mozz and FF ricotta. Very yummy, not too bad calorie or fat wise! Thank you for sharing this lovely recipe!

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