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Ham and Butter Baguette Sandwich

A classic Parisian style lunch featuring crisp baguette, creamy cultured butter, sliced ham, and tart cornichons.

10 minEasyServes 2420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 loaf French baguette, halved
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 6 oz Paris-style ham, sliced
  • 1/4 cup cornichons, sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Slice 1 loaf halved French baguette open lengthwise with a serrated knife.

  2. 2

    Spread 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter evenly on both cut sides of the baguette.

  3. 3

    Layer 6 oz sliced Paris-style ham evenly along the bottom half of the baguette.

  4. 4

    Top the ham with 1/4 cup sliced cornichons, close the sandwich, and slice into portions.

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Questions

Can I make Ham and Butter Baguette Sandwich dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Ham and Butter Baguette Sandwich is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Ham and Butter Baguette Sandwich gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Ham and Butter Baguette Sandwich is 1 loaf French baguette, halved. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Ham and Butter Baguette Sandwich?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 420 calories, with 20 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 920 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Ham and Butter Baguette Sandwich?

It is not a good candidate. Refrigerate what is left of Ham and Butter Baguette Sandwich within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Ham and Butter Baguette Sandwich?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Halved, the baguette drops from 1 loaf to 1/2 loaf; doubled, it is 2 loaves. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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