Half waffle, half croque-monsieur, this creation—crispy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth on the inside—has everything it takes to be the star of your pre-game party while watching the Red Devils. Bonus: it takes less than ten minutes to make and requires almost no dishes.
Why is everyone going crazy for the croque-gaufre?
The concept is as simple as it is clever: you pop a puff pastry filled with ham and cheese right into a waffle maker. In just a few minutes, you get a golden, crispy shell that encloses a deliciously gooey center. Easy to eat with one hand, it’s the perfect snack for keeping your eyes glued to the screen during the decisive moments of the game.
For a truly local twist, go with Ardennes ham, grated Vieux Bruges cheese, or a few slices of Orval for an even more indulgent touch.
The Quick Croque-Gaufre Recipe
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 3 to 4 minutes
Equipment: a waffle maker
Ingredients (for 4 Croque-Gaufres)
- 1 roll of rectangular puff pastry (or pizza dough)
- 4 slices of Ardennes ham (or cooked ham)
- 150 g grated cheese (Emmental, Vieux Bruges, or Orval cheese)
- A pat of butter
- Black pepper
- A pinch of nutmeg
Preparation
- Preheat the waffle maker to the highest setting.
- Cut the dough into eight squares the size of the waffle iron plates.
- Place four squares on the countertop.
- Fill the center with ham and cheese, leaving a border of about one centimeter free.
- Add a little pepper and a pinch of nutmeg.
- Fold over with the remaining four squares and carefully seal the edges.
- Lightly butter the waffle iron.
- Place the Croques-Gaufres in the waffle maker and close the lid.
- Bake for 3 to 4 minutes until they’re golden brown and crispy.
- Serve immediately: the cheese will be deliciously melted.
The little extra that makes all the difference
For an even more indulgent version, serve your Croques-Gaufres with Andalouse sauce, slightly spicy mayonnaise , or old-fashioned mustard. All that’s left to do is kick off the game and cheer on the Red Devils. Enjoy the game!
