Croque Madame Waffles Ham (Printable Format)

Savory waffles with ham, Gruyere, bechamel, and eggs for a delicious French-inspired meal.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Bechamel Sauce

01 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
03 - 2 cups whole milk
04 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

→ Waffles

05 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
06 - 3 teaspoons baking powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
09 - 1 and 3/4 cups whole milk
10 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
11 - 1 cup shaved ham, diced
12 - 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded

→ Assembly

13 - 18 to 24 slices shaved ham
14 - 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded
15 - 6 eggs, poached or fried as preferred
16 - Kosher salt, to taste
17 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
18 - Chives, chopped, for garnish (optional)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add flour and whisk continuously for 2 minutes to eliminate any raw flour taste without allowing the mixture to brown.
02 - Gradually whisk in the whole milk, a little at a time, ensuring the mixture remains smooth and lump-free.
03 - Continue to cook and stir the sauce until thickened, coating the back of a spoon. Remove from heat, incorporate the Dijon mustard, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
04 - Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Add the beaten eggs, whole milk, and melted butter to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just incorporated.
06 - Fold in the diced ham and shredded Gruyère cheese until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
07 - Lightly grease the waffle iron. Pour approximately 3/4 cup of batter onto the preheated surface for each waffle. Close and cook until golden brown and crisp.
08 - Place each waffle on a baking tray lined with parchment or a silicone mat. Top each with about one-sixth of the béchamel sauce. Add 3–4 slices of shaved ham and sprinkle with Gruyère. Broil until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling.
09 - Transfer waffles to serving plates. Top each with a poached or fried egg and garnish with chopped chives as desired.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - For the most flavorful result, use freshly shredded Gruyère and good quality ham. Ensure the waffle iron is adequately preheated for crisp exteriors.

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