Description
Indulge in the ultimate breakfast or brunch delight with these Croque Madame Waffles. Fluffy waffles are topped with savory ham, melted Gruyère cheese, and a rich béchamel sauce, then finished with a perfectly cooked fried egg for a decadent twist on the classic French dish.
Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 2 eggs
– 1 1/2 cups milk
– 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
– 8 slices of ham
– 8 ounces Gruyère cheese, grated
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
– 1 cup milk
– 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
– 6 eggs, fried
Instructions
– Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it.
– In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
– In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then whisk in the milk and melted butter.
– Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
– Pour the batter onto the preheated waffle iron and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes.
– In a small saucepan, melt the 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
– Gradually whisk in the 1 cup of milk and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Season with nutmeg and white pepper.
– To assemble, place a waffle on a plate and top with a slice of ham, a generous sprinkle of Gruyère cheese, and a ladle of the béchamel sauce.
– Top with a fried egg and serve immediately.
Notes
For a crispy top, you can briefly broil the assembled waffles before topping with the fried egg. Swap out the ham for cooked bacon or Canadian bacon, if desired.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Tarts, Toasts & Flatbreads
- Method: Stovetop, Waffle Iron
- Cuisine: French