Smoked Turkey and Brie Baguette
A French-inspired pressed baguette sandwich with smoky deli turkey, creamy brie, fig jam, arugula, and grainy mustard. Elegant enough for a picnic yet simple enough for any weekday lunch.
Ingredients
- 1 French baguette (about 24 inches), halved lengthwise
- 1 lb thinly sliced smoked deli turkey
- 8 oz brie cheese, rind on, sliced
- 1/4 cup fig jam (or apricot preserves)
- 2 tbsp whole-grain Dijon mustard
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
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1
Lay the 1 halved lengthwise French baguette (about 24 inches) cut-side up on a cutting board. Spread 1/4 cup fig jam (or apricot preserves) on the top half and 2 tbsp whole-grain Dijon mustard on the bottom half.
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2
Lay 8 oz rind on, sliced brie cheese slices over the mustard side, covering as much of the bread as possible.
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3
Arrange 1 lb thinly sliced smoked deli turkey in loose folds over the brie.
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4
In a small bowl, toss 2 cups baby arugula and 1/4 cup roughly chopped walnuts with 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Pile the dressed arugula over the turkey.
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5
Press the top half of the baguette firmly onto the filling. Wrap tightly in parchment or foil and press with a heavy pan for 5 minutes to meld the layers.
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6
Unwrap, slice crosswise into 4 equal portions, and serve.