Croque Madame Savory Waffles (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Bechamel Sauce
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4 tablespoons butter
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4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 cups whole milk
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2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
→ Waffles
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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3 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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1 3/4 cups whole milk
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1/4 cup butter, melted
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1 cup shaved ham, diced
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1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
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18–24 slices shaved ham
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1 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded
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6 eggs, poached or fried to desired doneness
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Chives for serving, optional
# Instructions:
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In a small saucepan or skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth, then continue to stir until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat, stir in Dijon mustard, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix in the eggs, milk, and melted butter until just combined. Fold in the diced ham and shredded Gruyere cheese.
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Preheat the waffle maker. Grease the surface, and pour about 3/4 cup of batter onto it. Close and cook until golden brown. Repeat with remaining batter.
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Preheat the broiler. Place waffles on a parchment or silicone mat-lined baking tray. Top each waffle with 1/6 of the bechamel sauce, add 3–4 slices of shaved ham, and sprinkle with shredded Gruyere cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted and the bechamel is hot and bubbly.
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Move the assembled waffles to a serving plate. Top each with a poached or fried egg and garnish with chopped chives, if desired.
# Notes:
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Gouda, white cheddar, Emmental, or Swiss cheese can be used as alternatives to Gruyere cheese.