Ham and Asparagus Crepes With Parmesan Cheese

Ingredients (24)

• For the Crepes:
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (or paprika, for color)
• For the Filling:
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 to 1 1/2 cups diced ham (or thinly sliced)
• 18 to 24 asparagus spears
• Optional: salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
• For the Sauce:
• 3 tablespoons butter (unsalted)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• Optional: 2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons fresh chopped parsley
• 1 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese (or about 2/3 cup if it is finely grated)
• Garnish: more Parmesan cheese (to taste)