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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.

Questions

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

Yes. The dairy in this entry 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 this entry 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 long does Ham and Butter Baguette Sandwich keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them 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. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, 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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