Croque Madame Waffles (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ 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, shredded
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18-24 slices shaved ham
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1 cup gruyere, shredded
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6 eggs, poached or fried to desired doneness
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Salt, to taste
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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 a couple of minutes, stirring frequently to avoid browning. Gradually whisk in milk to prevent lumps. Cook and stir until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and mix in Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix in eggs, milk, and melted butter until just combined. Fold in the shaved ham and shredded gruyere cheese.
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Preheat the waffle maker and grease lightly. Pour about 3/4 cup of batter onto the surface, close, and cook until golden brown.
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Place waffles on a parchment- or silicone mat-lined baking tray. Spread about 1/6 of the bechamel sauce over each waffle. Top with 3-4 slices of shaved ham and sprinkle with additional shredded gruyere. Broil until the cheese is melted and bechamel is hot and bubbly.
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Move the assembled waffles to serving plates. Top each waffle with a poached or fried egg and garnish with chopped chives, if desired.
# Notes:
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Experiment with different cheeses like Gouda, white cheddar, Emmental, or Swiss for unique flavors.