Waffle Croque Madame

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Try this fun take on a croque madame for your next brunch gathering! Fluffy waffles, savory fried egg, and creamy bechamel sauce come together to make absolutely perfect bites.

Waffle Croque Madames Recipe

When we’re in Paris, I just love a good ol’ fashioned croque madame. It’s just a ham and cheese sandwich, but with that fancy Frenchy twist that makes it super delish.

I was dreaming about whipping up a croque madame in waffle form, and thought it would make a perfect recipe for an Easter brunch!

So if you’re looking for something special to serve for brunch, for Easter, or just for a delicious savory lunch, we’ve got you covered. Let’s make waffle croque madames!

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What is a Croque Madame?

A croque madame is a ham and cheese sandwich, served hot, originating from French cafés more than a century ago.

It’s often served on thick-sliced white bread, and a poached or fried egg on top.

Waffle Croque Madames Recipe

Croque Monsieur Vs. Croque madame

What’s the difference between a croque monsieur and a croque madame?

It’s all about the eggs!

With a croque monsieur, the bread is dipped in beaten eggs prior to cooking, similar to French toast. The bread is sprinkled with cheese prior to cooking, which gives the exterior a crisp, crunchy texture.

Croque actually means “crunchy bite!” Isn’t that neat?

Waffle Croque Madames Recipe

Why Add waffles?

Because why not?! I love waffles and the subtle sweetness they bring to a dish.

It’s also an easy way to create a croque madame if you’re trying it for the first time.

In this recipe, as opposed to the traditional thick-sliced white bread, the waffle holds the sandwich together. The ham and cheese are baked right into the middle like a little surprise.

Ingredients and Supplies

Waffle Croque Madames Recipe

Grab your favorite waffle iron, and some ingredients!

Ingredients

  • waffle mix and mix ingredients
  • sliced ham
  • 1 c gruyere, grated
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 c milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • dash of nutmeg
  • eggs
  • optional: dijon mustard

How to Make a Croque Madame

  1. Start by making your waffle mix, according to the instructions on the box. Heat up your waffle iron. Set aside while you make the bechamel sauce.
  2. To make the sauce, heat the butter in a heavy saucepan over high heat. Once melted, stir in flour. Whisk for about two minutes. Add the milk and salt, whisking until it begins to thicken (a few minutes). Stir in the nutmeg and half the gruyere. Keep over low heat as you prepare the waffles.
  3. Once the waffle iron is hot, spoon in about 2 tbsp of the wet mix into the bottom of the waffle iron. Place a piece of ham over that, and sprinkle the ham with gruyere. Spoon in another 2 tbsp of wet mix over the cheese. Close the iron and cook as you would a plain waffle. Remove from heat when the mix is cooked through. Make as many as you like!
  4. Fry an egg sunny side up for each waffle. Drizzle a spoonful of bechamel sauce over each waffle and place the egg over the sauce. Serve with dijon mustard if you like.
Waffle Croque Madames Recipe

More WAffle Recipes to Try

Ohhhhh man these are delicious! Sometimes I put things in the waffle maker and they end up not quite being winners, but this one is over-the-top delicious.

And once your guests realize there’s a little ham and cheese surprise inside their waffles, they’ll declare you a brunch superstar.

We have plenty more recipes for you try try with your waffle maker, from waffle birthday cake to waffle pizza! Check out my favorites below:

Enjoy! xoxo

Waffle Croque Madames Recipe

Waffle Croque Madame

Yield: Waffle Croque Madame
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Try this fun take on a croque madame for your next brunch gathering! Fluffy waffles, savory fried egg, and creamy bechamel sauce come together to make absolutely perfect bites.

Ingredients

  • waffle mix and required ingredients
  • sliced ham
  • 1 c gruyere, grated
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 c milk
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • dash of nutmeg
  • eggs
  • optional: dijon mustard

Instructions

  1. Start by making your waffle mix, according to the instructions on the box. Heat up your waffle iron. Set aside while you make the bechamel sauce.
  2. To make the sauce, heat the butter in a heavy saucepan over high heat. Once melted, stir in flour. Whisk for about two minutes. Add the milk and salt, whisking until it begins to thicken (a few minutes). Stir in the nutmeg and half the gruyere. Keep over low heat as you prepare the waffles.
  3. Once the waffle iron is hot, spoon in about 2 tbsp of the wet mix into the bottom of the waffle iron. Place a piece of ham over that, and sprinkle the ham with gruyere. Spoon in another 2 tbsp of wet mix over the cheese. Close the iron and cook as you would a plain waffle. Remove from heat when the mix is cooked through. Make as many as you like!
  4. Fry an egg sunny side up for each waffle. Drizzle a spoonful of bechamel sauce over each waffle and place the egg over the sauce. Serve with dijon mustard if you like.

Notes

What's the difference between a croque monsieur and a croque madame?

It's all about the eggs!

With a croque monsieur, the bread is dipped in beaten eggs prior to cooking, similar to French toast. The bread is sprinkled with cheese prior to cooking, which gives the exterior a crisp, crunchy texture.

Croque actually means "crunchy bite!" Isn't that neat?

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6 Comments

  1. Wow they look so good! We’ve got a tradition in our house of waffs ‘n’ eggs as a quick but tasy midweek meal, but these take it to another level, so I’m definitely going to have to give them a try. Thanks for posting.