French Jambon-Beurre Recipe
Jambon-beurre is traditionally enjoyed as a quick lunch option, often eaten on the go and conveniently wrapped in paper or plastic. It is also a popular choice for preparing picnic meals in France.
Ingredients
- Baguette – 1
- Cured ham, such as Parisian ham or Bayonne ham – 4-6 slices
- Salted butter (softened) – 4 tbsp
- (Optional) Lettuce (shredded) – 1 cup
- (Optional) Tomato (sliced) – 1 tomato
- (Optional) Cheese – 4 slices
- (Optional) Pickles (sliced) – 2
Instructions
- Slice the baguette lengthwise, leaving one edge intact, and open the baguette.
- Spread the softened butter evenly on both sides of the baguette.
- Layer the ham slices evenly on one side of the baguette.
- (Optional) Add any additions such as lettuce, tomato slices, cheese, or pickles.
- Close the baguette, pressing it gently to hold all the ingredients together.
- Slice the Jambon-Beurre into individual portions, about 4-6 inches in length.
- You can serve the sandwiches to eat immediately, or wrap them in paper to have them on-the-go. You may want to serve your jambon-beurre with a side salad or potato chips.
Nutrition
Calories: 1201kcalCarbohydrates: 95gProtein: 75gFat: 59gSaturated Fat: 29gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 239mgSodium: 4019mgFiber: 6gSugar: 13g
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