2 Classic French Baguette Sandwiches
Here in Sonoma County, we are blessed to share many commonalities with France, including our food and wine culture and our Mediterranean climate. Why not add a little French culture to your life and celebrate Bastille Day this year? There is nothing like a classic French Baguette Sandwich at your Bastille Day picnic! The combination of crusty artisan bread and flavorful fillings makes for a wonderful meal that’s almost like being in France.
- Serves: 2-3 servings
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- Jambon Beurre(Ham and Butter):
- 1 fresh, crusty baguette
- 3 tablespoons best-quality softened butter (salted cultured butter or grass fed would be good options)
- 1/2 pound French-style ham, sliced
- 1/2 pound Emmental or Gruyère cheese, sliced by hand into thin triangles
- Chèvre Tomate(Tomato and Goat Cheese):
- 1 fresh, crusty baguette
- 1 or 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 1/3 pound bloomy rind goat cheese, such as Bucheron
- 1/3 pound French-style ham, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon herbes de Provence
- 1 small handful of fresh arugula, optional
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, optional
Instructions
Jambon Beurre(Ham and Butter):
Slice the baguette in half lengthwise, almost all the way through, and open. Slather both sides with the butter. Layer with the ham and cheese. Close, press, and divide into two or three sandwiches.Chèvre Tomate(Tomato and Goat Cheese):
Slice the baguette in half lengthwise, almost all the way through, and open. Drizzle the top and bottom baguette halves with olive oil.Slice the tomato slices in half, so they are in half moons. Slice the goat cheese into thin rounds, then slice them in half into half moons.
If using, layer arugula, then ham onto the bottom of the sandwich. Then add alternating slices of tomato and goat cheese along the length of the sandwich.
Sprinkle with herbes de Provence. Close the baguette, press, and divide into halves or thirds.
Comments
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Comment by Tam and Mike Shook on July 13, 2022 at 3:25 pm