"This is a fantastic treat to serve for breakfast, or with a side salad, makes a great lunch. Tartine is the French version of an open-faced sandwich. Here, we've used waffles for the 'bread' to base our sandwich upon. The remaining ingredients are based upon a classic croque monsieur (ham and cheese sandwich) found in many French cafés...."
INGREDIENTS
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Mornay Sauce
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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2 tbsp unbleached all-purpose flour
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1 cup/240 ml whole milk
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1/2 cup/55 g shredded Gruyère cheese
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Pinch of ground nutmeg
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Pinch of cayenne
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Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Waffle Mix
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2 cups/280 g unbleached all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp sugar
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1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch (optional)
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2 1/2 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp fine sea salt
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2 large eggs
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2 cups/480 ml whole milk, at room temperature
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6 tbsp/85 g unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
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12 oz/340 g good-quality sliced ham
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3/4 cup/85 g shredded Gruyère cheese
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Whole-grain mustard, for serving
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Cornichons, for serving