After our last tour I flew straight from our final show in Tulsa, OK to Paris via Toronto for a little post tour R&R. This was my first time in France and I loved every minute of it. A friend I have over there actually let me crash on his couch, so I got to see the real Paris from a resident’s point of view. Food high lights for me were the wine, the cheese, the baguettes and this amazing little breakfast I discovered in the brasseries – Croque Madame.
This was my go to meal to fuel me up for a day of exploring the city – amazing with an espresso or three!
Since getting home I’ve done my best to recreate this little gem. Here is one of my first attempts.
Top a toasted halved baguette with shaved prosciutto and shredded padano. Broil in the oven to melt the cheese, top with a basted egg and voila, Croque Madame.
I’ve since improved on this by using 2 slices of bread dipped in egg wash and grilled with the cheese and meat squeezed between.
I’ll post an update the next time I make it.
