Croque Monsieur Waffle Sandwich

• Meat

  • 8 oz Ham

• Produce

  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1 Chives, Fresh

• Refrigerated

  • 1 Egg, large

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 1 1/16 cup Flour
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika, ground
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Sugar

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/3 cup Vegetable oil

• Dairy

  • 1 tbsp Butter, unsalted
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup Whole milk

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Description

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup cornstarch
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp ground paprika
• 1 cup buttermilk
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp all purpose flour
• ½ cup whole milk
• ¼ tsp kosher salt
• ⅛ tsp nutmeg
• 1 bay leaf
• 8 oz ham
• 4 slices Swiss cheese
• fresh chives for garnish (optional)

Directions

• Whisk together the dry waffle ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. In a large measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until a mostly smooth batter forms. Set aside while you preheat your waffle iron. If you have a single waffle iron, preheat your oven to the lowest setting, then turn it off. You will use the oven to keep the waffles warm until you are ready to serve.
• While the waffle iron preheats, melt the butter in a small sauce pan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, then slowly drizzle in the whole milk. Reduce the heat to medium low, add the spices, and stir for 3-5 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Transfer the sauce to another container, remove the bay leaf, and set aside. Remove your ham and cheese from the refrigerator to bring them closer to room temperature.
• Cook your waffles to your preferred level of doneness following your waffle iron manufacturers instructions. Grease the waffle iron if needed to prevent sticking. Store cooked waffles in the warm oven until you are ready to serve.
• Assemble the sandwiches by topping with 2 oz ham, 1 slice Swiss cheese, a bit of the sauce, and fresh chives, if desired.