Welcome to the second annual Brunch Week hosted by the fabulous Terri of 
I’m ending this fabulous week with something unforgettable. Mid-week was sweet so I wanted to end this week with something crazy indulgent and savory. Oh yes! I’ve made these before but had to make them again for this special brunch filled week!
My waffle baker is like my best friend in the spring and summer. . we are always making pancakes or waffles . . what feels like every other weekend. And my husband might be our resident “silver dollar pancake” master, but I am the waffle baker master.
Before I get to how I made these amazingly delicious waffles, I have to tell you something. They are 
And up until now, I’ve always managed to sloppily pour my waffle batter into my waffle baker but now I have this amazing 
This batter bowl is my new best friend.
(my waffle flipped over)
Now I could have simply poured on some maple syrup and called it a day. . but oh no .. Remember, it’s Brunch Week and I have to end this fabulous week with a bang.
If you’ve ever had a 
Croque Madame Waffle
Ingredients
For the whole wheat waffles:
- 2 cups Bob's Red Mill Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 3 whole eggs beaten
- 1 stick 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces buttermilk room temperature
For the Croque Madame:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 12 oz. Gruyère grated; split
- ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese + more for garnish
- Kosher salt; to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- 6 waffles; already made
- 6 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ham heated
- 6 fried eggs
- diced green onions for garnish
Instructions
For the whole wheat waffles:
- Preheat waffle baker according to manufacturer's directions.
- In a medium bowl (or your OXO batter bowl) whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs and melted butter, and then add the buttermilk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and whisk until combined. Allow the batter to rest for about 5 minutes.
- Pour your waffle batter onto your waffle baker (according to the manufacturer's recommendations usually no more than 2/3 way full; if you pour too much, your waffle batter will ooze out!). Close the waffle baker top and cook until the waffle is golden on both sides and can easily be removed from your waffle baker. Repeat with remaining batter until finished.
For the Croque Madame:
- Heat the butter in a 2-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking, until smooth, for about 1 minute. Whisk in the milk, and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer until slightly reduced and thickened, for about 6–8 minutes. Add ½ cup grated Gruyère and the Parmesan, and whisk until smooth. Season with the salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of dijon mustard over each waffle and top with 2-3 slices of ham (heated) and the remaining Gruyère. Pour a generous amount of the hot béchamel on top and top with your egg/s. Season with salt and pepper, and more freshly grated parmesan (if desired) and the diced green onions. Enjoy immediately.
I really hope you enjoyed Brunch Week as much as I did . . you simply must take a look at all the other fabulous recipes for today . . and if you haven’t already, ENTER the GIVEAWAY below!!
Brunch Beverages:
- Mother’s Tea from The Vintage Cook
- Strawberry-Rhubarb Shrub from Healthy.Delicious.
- Smoky Chipotle Bloody Mary from Sarcastic Cooking
- Elderberry Whiskey Peach Smash from {i love} my disorganized life
- Moscato Mojitos from Real Housemoms
Brunch Eggs:
- Duck Hash from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Cracked Crab Artichoke Benedict from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Pancetta and Veggie Breakfast Skillet from Eat Your Heart Out
- The Mess from Quarter Life (Crisis) Cuisine
Brunch Mains:
- Spinach, Apple & Chicken Salad from White Lights on Wednesday
Brunch Breads:
- French Toast Bake with Peaches and Almond Streusel from Food Faith Fitness
- Mini Carrot Cake Pancake Stacks from Neighborfood
- Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies from The Spiffy Cookie
- Peanut Butter and Jelly Baked Oatmeal from Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Croque Madame Waffle from Hip Foodie Mom
- Vanilla Chai Quick Bread from Savvy Eats
- Blueberry Coffee Cake from My Catholic Kitchen
- DIY Instant Oatmeal Bar from The Kitchen Prep
Brunch Fruit and Sides:
- Lemon Blueberry Parfait from Love and Confections
- Berry Mint Salad from Cooking In Stilettos
Brunch Desserts:
- Chocolate Hazelnut Linzer Cookies from Hungry Couple
- Lemon Curd Mousse Sugar Cookie Cups from Chelsea’s Messy Apron
- Cinnamon Coffee Cake from Jen’s Favorite Cookies
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LOVE that whole wheat pastry flour! And waffles with eggs and Gruyere? I AM SO IN! Pinned!
Your waffles are beauuuutiful, Alice! Also, I’ve decided that I need to marry someone at Bob’s Red Mill so that I can have a lifetime supply of their products in my pantry at all times 😉
haha, Becca, what a perfect idea!!
I love that you made whole wheat waffles! Oh my gosh! I love waffles! I could just devour this!
I think waffles may be the prettiest food on the planet. I just can’t get enough of those little syrup and egg yolk pockets! 🙂 Making a croque madame waffle stack was a stroke of genius. I would LOVE this.
Holy cow this looks good!! Happy Brunch Week!
Great minds think alike today, Alice! Love this one so much, this is exactly what Naomi loves and I think I will attempt this on Mother’s Day. Thank you and have a great Mother’s Day weekend!
haha, I was thinking the same thing when I saw your recipe on G+! 🙂
I had never heard of croque madame until this week. And I love how it looks!
Oh frack yes! Yes to all of this! I love bowls with lips – perfect for mess-free pouring. And you are truly the waffle queen. These are so beautiful and perfect! I love that you ended brunch week with a huge mind-blowing bang – croque madames are one of the most delicious foods in the world and it’s taken to a new level by using waffles instead of a sandwich. These photos are driving me crazy!
Now this would be a hubby approved recipe! Gorgeous, too!!!
You had me at gruyere cheese….umm amazing!
This looks so amazing, and a little bit decadent! Fabulous use of the waffle, and great styling!
Yes please! I’m determined to find the ultimate waffle maker soon and I most certainly need to give this a go when I do! Big yum 🙂
Oh my golly gosh. This looks DIVINE. Perfectly golden waffle, creamy cheese sauce, runny eggs, ah! I’ve never made waffles for myself but I’m definitely going to try your method when I get myself a waffle iron. Love the whole wheat goodness xx
What a beautiful and creative brunch idea! We just packed up our waffle iron for the big move to the new house, but you better believe once we are settled in, this recipe is happening for breakfast! Or brunch… or lunch or dinner. Really, I just want it now haha
I need to replace my waffle iron asap! I could easily live on this croque madame for days, seriously Alice! An awesome brunch dish.
Hi Paula! Thank you! so great to hear from you!! I miss you!! hope you are well and happy, my friend!
Wonderful, I will spend more time to study recipe. I like eating waffles