Croque Monsieur with Liège Waffle

Ingredients

• 100 g All-purpose flour (Sift)
• 5 g Dry baker's yeast (About 1 teaspoon)
• 30 g Pearl sugar (or white sugar) (Gives the caramelized character of the Liège waffle)
• 1 unit Egg (Separate the white from the yolk for the batter)
• 50 ml Whole milk (Room temperature)
• 20 g Unsalted butter (Melted, plus a little for greasing the waffle iron)
• 2 slices Cooked ham (French charcuterie quality)
• 2 slices Emmental cheese (Grated or thinly sliced)
• 2 slices Comté cheese (Grated or thinly sliced)
• 2 units Egg (for the fried egg) (Cook to your liking)
• to taste Salt & Pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare the Liège waffle batter

   In a bowl, mix the flour, yeast, and sugar. Add the egg white, lukewarm milk, and melted butter. Whisk until a smooth batter forms, then let rest for 10 minutes at room temperature.

   Time: PT15M

2. Preheat the waffle iron

   Turn on the waffle iron and let it heat until it signals that it is ready (about 5 minutes).

   Time: PT5M

3. Cook the waffles

   Pour a small ladle of batter into the hot waffle iron, close and cook 3‑4 minutes until the surface is nicely golden and the pearl sugar forms small caramelized nuggets.

   Time: PT10M

4. Prepare the filling

   While the waffles cook, arrange the ham, Emmental and Comté on a board. Beat the two remaining eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper.

   Time: PT5M

5. Assemble the croque

   On a hot waffle, place a slice of ham, then the two cheeses, cover with the second waffle. Press lightly.

   Time: PT2M

6. Grill the sandwich

   Heat a skillet over medium heat (about 200°C). Add a knob of butter, place the sandwich and cook 2‑3 minutes on each side, covering the skillet during the second minute to help the cheese melt completely.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 200°C

7. Cook the fried eggs

   In a small skillet, cook the two fried eggs over medium heat, leaving the yolk slightly runny (or to your preference). Season with salt and pepper.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium heat

8. Plating

   Place each croque‑monsieur on a plate, put a fried egg on top and serve immediately.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

520

Protein

22 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

28 g

Fiber

2 g