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Waffled Hash Brown Croque Monsieur

January 3, 2016 by Matt Robinson 29 Comments

Now that the holidays are over with, let’s get down to some serious eating. Never mind the dieting.  It’s time to really get into high gear with game day grubs.

Waffled Hash Brown Croque Monsieur - Real Food by Dad

Yep, time to exercise your belly for the big game day. To get you started, I’m sharing this Waffled Hash Brown Croque Monsieur.

Waffled Tater Tots | Real Food by Dad

As you can see, I took some liberties with the classic by swapping out the bread slices for waffled hash browns then gave the ensemble an excessive slathering of bechamel sauce and a heavy-handed sprinkling of Fontina cheese to round it out.

Waffled Hash Brown Croque Monsieur | Real Food by Dad

If you are an 8-year-old, you will just eat this with a salad and call it a balanced meal. If you are me, you chase it with a little green juice and gear up for the next round of bites.

See how everything balances out? So go ahead and heat up that waffle iron.

Waffled Hash Brown Croque Monsieur via Real Food by Dad

 

Waffled Hash Brown Croque Monsieur _ Real Food by Dad

Yield: Makes 4 sandwiches

Waffled Hash Brown Croque Monsieur

Waffled Hash Brown Croque Monsieur

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 1/4 cup milk (room temperature)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 lbs frozen tater tots
  • 8 slices of black forest ham (about 6 oz.)
  • 1 1/2 cups grated Fontina (.5oz)
  • chives

Instructions

  1. Cover waffle iron with non-stick spray. Place tater tots down on waffle iron as close together as possible. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes (time will vary according to machine).
  2. To make béchamel sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and whisk to combine, continue to cook and whisk until mixture turns dark golden, about 6-7 minutes. Stir in milk and continue to whisk until smooth and mixture thickens, about 7-10 minutes. Transfer to a shallow dish and set aside to cool. Place a a piece of plastic directly on surface.
  3. Assembly: Heat oven to 425 degrees F. Portion out half of bechamel sauce and spread evenly among 4 waffles. Place waffles, bechamel sauce side up, onto wire rack lined baking sheet; layer with ham and half of cheese. Top with remaining waffles and spread remaining bechamel sauce on top, sprinkle remaining half of cheese. Bake until cheese is browned and bubbly, about 10-15 minutes.
© Matt Robinson

 

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Filed Under: Breakfast, Comfort, Dinner, Easy, Family, Food, Lunch, Party, Savory, Waffle Tagged With: bechamel sauce, croque monsieur, game day grub, sandwich, waffled hash browns

« Cheers to 2016!
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Comments

  1. foodnessgracious says

    January 3, 2016 at 11:41 pm

    You’re insane! I’m licking my lips at this one!!!

    Reply
  2. Tori Cooper says

    January 4, 2016 at 1:03 am

    Wowzers! I think I realized a long time ago that you can waffle just about anything but I’d say this sandwich is proof that you should waffle EVERYTHING! This look incred!

    Reply
  3. Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says

    January 4, 2016 at 5:01 am

    WOW!!! That’s all I can say.

    Reply
  4. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    January 4, 2016 at 5:09 am

    I love that you posted this during New Years Resolution time – you rebel!
    My nick name is tater tot, so I feel like I NEED to eat this goodness!

    Reply
  5. Alice Choi says

    January 4, 2016 at 6:31 am

    holy crap, Matt!!! This looks sooooo good! making my smoothie that I am drinking right now look pretty sad. 😛

    Reply
  6. Mary Ann @ the beach house kic says

    January 4, 2016 at 6:49 am

    What an awesome idea Matt! I don’t think I’ll be able to stop at one!!

    Reply
  7. Liz @ FloatingKitchen says

    January 4, 2016 at 6:52 am

    Oh my gosh! I am in love with this. Dusting off the waffle iron right now…

    Reply
  8. Megan {Country Cleaver} says

    January 4, 2016 at 7:46 am

    I’m so glad you’re back on the waffle Wagon!! This is just tops!

    Reply
  9. Naomi Robinson says

    January 4, 2016 at 7:47 am

    These were crazy good, babe!

    Reply
  10. Brian Samuels says

    January 4, 2016 at 7:48 am

    Holy moly! A truly inspired way of using the waffle maker (if only I had one!!!)

    Reply
  11. Jenna says

    January 4, 2016 at 7:56 am

    I seriously need to get a waffle iron!! These look so over the top good!

    Reply
  12. HalfBakedHarvest says

    January 4, 2016 at 8:44 am

    These look amazing!! Bring on the waffles!

    Reply
  13. Savory Simple says

    January 4, 2016 at 9:45 am

    This looks so amazing!

    Reply
  14. KevinIsCooking says

    January 4, 2016 at 3:36 pm

    Hell yes, diet what?

    Reply
  15. [email protected] with Wallflower says

    January 4, 2016 at 3:47 pm

    Oh my god! Anything with waffled hash browns is bound to be delicious! And I can just imagine how amazing it’d be as a croque monsieur!

    Reply
  16. Carrie says

    January 5, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    Yeah… so this is brilliant. It looks amazing Matt.

    Reply
  17. Jeff the Chef says

    January 5, 2016 at 2:07 pm

    You had me at “Place tater tots down on waffle iron.” I’m in.

    Reply
  18. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

    January 5, 2016 at 4:48 pm

    Excellent. Tater tots, only better!

    Reply
  19. Tutti Dolci says

    January 5, 2016 at 7:28 pm

    Go big or go home, they say! Love the waffled hash browns!

    Reply
  20. Kate Morgan Jackson says

    January 7, 2016 at 4:15 am

    Oh, my GOSH. You totally win croque monsieur – this looks AMAZING.

    Reply
  21. Brianna Danner says

    January 7, 2016 at 12:58 pm

    Yes please! I like your style. I love the unconventional use of waffle irons.

    Reply
  22. azestybite says

    January 12, 2016 at 1:29 pm

    I’m in love with this recipe. Now I’ll be craving this sandwich until I make it.

    Reply
  23. Brooke Shambley says

    January 13, 2016 at 10:15 am

    I would just like to point out that nothing about this is a “real food” meal. I am surprised that the site is called “real food by dad” and yet includes frozen tater tots. Disappointed.

    Reply
    • Kim OKane says

      July 23, 2018 at 3:13 pm

      Wow, that was not a nice thing to say. You should be ashamed of yourself.

      Reply
      • realfoodbydad says

        July 23, 2018 at 3:25 pm

        Thanks Kim, I never said my food is always the healthiest, but it’s all about moderation. And if it’s in front of me, it’s real. Guess it’s how we define the word. I always tell my boys if you don’t have something nice to say, then don’t say anything. I appreciate your comment!

        Reply
        • Kim OKane says

          July 25, 2018 at 7:51 am

          You are welcome. I agree if you have nothing nice to say. Then don’t say anything. Learned that as a kid long ago. By the way, this recipe looks awesome.

          Reply
          • realfoodbydad says

            July 25, 2018 at 9:13 am

            Thanks so much Kim!

  24. Derek @DadWithAPan says

    January 13, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    Mother of god…

    Reply
  25. chezus says

    January 14, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    We were eating tater tots the other day and Lenny said .. I wonder if you can make these a waffle. I told him to head here … now this is all we talk about!

    Reply

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