Jambon-Beurre Baguette Sandwich

Name: Jambon-Beurre Baguette Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 loaf French baguette, halved crosswise; 4 tbsp unsalted butter (European-style preferred), softened; 6 oz thinly sliced French-style ham (jambon de Paris or Black Forest); 8 cornichons (small French pickles), sliced lengthwise; 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt; 2 tsp Dijon mustard

A Parisian classic of cold-sliced ham and salted butter tucked inside a crisp, chewy baguette - proof that three quality ingredients are all you need. Best enjoyed fresh, within an hour of assembly.

10 minEasyServes 2420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 loaf French baguette, halved crosswise
4 tbsp unsalted butter (European-style preferred), softened
6 oz thinly sliced French-style ham (jambon de Paris or Black Forest)
8 cornichons (small French pickles), sliced lengthwise
1/4 tsp flaky sea salt
2 tsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

1

Split each 1 loaf halved crosswise French baguette portion lengthwise without cutting all the way through, leaving a hinge.
2

Spread 4 tbsp unsalted butter (European-style preferred) (softened) on both cut surfaces. Spread 2 tsp Dijon mustard on top of the butter on the bottom half only.
3

Layer 6 oz thinly sliced French-style ham (jambon de Paris or Black Forest) evenly over the bottom half, folding the slices loosely so they don't compress flat.
4

Scatter 8 sliced lengthwise cornichons (small French pickles) over the ham and season lightly with 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt.
5

Close the sandwich, press gently, and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Jambon-Beurre Baguette Sandwich dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 tbsp unsalted butter (European-style preferred), 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 Jambon-Beurre Baguette Sandwich gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 loaf French baguette, halved crosswise. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Jambon-Beurre Baguette Sandwich keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Jambon-Beurre 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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