If you're a fan of both waffles and Croque Madame sandwiches, you're in for a treat with this recipe! This delicious twist on the classic French sandwich features crispy waffles as the bread, filled with ham, melted cheese, and a perfectly cooked egg on top. It's the ultimate breakfast indulgence that's sure to impress your family and friends. So fire up your waffle maker and get ready to enjoy a mouthwatering Croque Madame Waffle that's as easy to make as it is delicious!
CROQUE MADAME Waffles
Ingredients
Béchamel Sauce:
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon flour
- 1 3/4 cups warm milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/8 tablespoon ground nutmeg
- Kosher salt
- White ground pepper
Sandwich assembly:
- 4 Scallion Waffles
- 2 fried eggs
- Whole grain mustard
- Sliced Gruyere or Swiss cheese
- Sliced Ham
- Béchamel Sauce
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
Directions
Directions for béchamel:
In a sauce pan over medium high heat melt butter until it starts to foam. Add flour an cook for 5 mins. Make sure flour doesn’t get dark or burn by stirring often with a wooden spoon. Next slowly whisk in milk. Bring to a gentle boil then lower heat to a simmer. Continue to whisk. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg. When the béchamel has reached desired thickness whisk in Parmesan. Add more salt and pepper if needed. The béchamel can be made the night before. Transfer to a bowl cover and refrigerate.
Directions for Croque Madame:
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange two waffles on a baking sheet. Spread a thin layer of mustard on both waffle followed by 3-4 slices of ham and 2 slices of Gruyere cheese. Next spread about two tablespoons of béchamel sauce over gruyere then top with remaining waffles. Gently press down on sandwich so all the layer bond together. Spoon two more tablespoons of béchamel over the top of sandwich and then two slices of gruyere. Transfer baking sheet to oven for for about 5 minutes or until all the cheese has melted. Once the cheese melts switch the oven to broil and cook until cheese on top is lightly browned. Remove baking sheet from oven top each sandwich with a fried egg. Finish off with a sprinkle of scallions.