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Preheat a waffle iron according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
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Into a medium bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a large bowl, beat together the egg yolks and sugar until the sugar is dissolved and the eggs are a pale yellow color.
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Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract and whisk to combine.
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Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and whisk just until blended.
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Do not overmix.
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In a third bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
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Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the waffle batter, being careful not to overmix.
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Coat the waffle iron with nonstick cooking spray as required and pour enough batter in the iron to just cover waffle grid.
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Cook according to the manufacturer's instructions until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes, depending upon size.
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(In checking for doneness, open the waffle iron carefully and watch out for steam.
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Do not open the waffle iron for at least 1 minute.)
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Place the cooked waffles on a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while cooking the remaining batter and preparing the remaining ingredients.
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(Note: Waffle batter makes 2 to 3 large waffles, or 8 to 10 small 4-inch waffles.)
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Lightly grease the grill and preheat to medium-high heat.
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Place the ham steak on the grill and cook until lightly browned and slightly crisp around the edges, about 5 minutes per side.
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To serve, place 1 large waffle on a large dinner plate and top with the grilled ham steak.
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Position 4 fried eggs on the ham steak, dividing it into quarters, and spoon the sausage-milk gravy over the ham and eggs.
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Garnish with chopped chives and serve immediately.
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8 ounces ground pork sausage, mild or spicy, removed from casings and crumbled
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1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onions
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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2 cups milk
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Salt
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In a large, deep skillet, cook the sausage, stirring to break up the pieces, until browned and no longer pink, 5 to 6 minutes.
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Using a slotted spoon, remove the sausage to paper towels to drain.
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Carefully remove all but 2 tablespoons of grease from the pan and return to medium-high heat.
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Add the onions, garlic, and pepper and cook, stirring, until soft, about 2 minutes.
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Add the flour and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
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Add the milk and bring to a boil.
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Reduce the heat and cook, stirring, until thickened, 4 to 5 minutes.
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Add the cooked sausage into the gravy, stir well, and cook to heat through, 30 to 45 seconds.
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Serve hot.
