Waffles with Ham, Gruyere and Maple-Mustard-Apple Sauce

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Ingredients

Waffles:

2 eggs, separated

2 cups milk

2 cups flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

1/3 cup melted butter

 

Topping:

1 pound thinly shaved Beeler’s Ham

8 ounces Gruyere cheese, shredded

½ cup applesauce

¼ cup maple syrup

1/3 cup coarse grain mustard

 

Directions

In a large bowl, combine egg yolks and milk. Stir in flour, baking powder and salt. Stir in melted butter. In a medium bowl, whip egg whites until stiff. Fold into batter. Prepare waffles according to waffle-maker directions.

Combine applesauce, maple syrup and mustard in a small bowl. Season with salt if desired. Top waffles with a pile of ham and some of the shredded cheese. Place under the broiler for 2 minutes. Top with sauce.