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    Home » French Ham and Butter Sandwich ( Jambon Beurre )

    June 30, 2017 Main Dishes

    French Ham and Butter Sandwich ( Jambon Beurre )

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    It sounds so unassuming. Boring, even.  Ham and Butter Sandwich.  Who do I think I am, putting something like that on a recipe blog? But, ahhh, you have to love the fancy sounding French sandwich names: Jambon Beurre!

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    French Ham and Cheese Sandwich

    It's just bread and ham and whatever else you want on it; you don't need a recipe for a ham sandwich!

    Or do you?

    French Ham and Cheese Sandwich

    I find myself more and more coming back to the most simple of foods, focusing much more on the quality of the ingredients than a series of complicated steps or processes.  If I want to be wowed with the latter, I'll dine out.

    French Ham and Cheese Sandwich

    If I want an amazing dish that forces each magnificent ingredient into the spotlight while bringing them all together in blissful harmony...

    I'll stay in and make it myself.

    French Ham and Cheese Sandwich

    So let's do that today with a recipe, a recipe for a ham sandwich.  I've left the ingredient list fairly bare and open ended, but if you've bothered to read through this text, I'll tell you the specifics here:

    Get REAL butter.  Ya know, the stuff from Europe or a local provider doing things the old way. Oh, and makes sure it's salted. Salted isn't always my recommendation for all cooking, but it is in this case. Salted European Style Butter. Do it.

     

    French Ham and Cheese Sandwich

    Where do I buy French ham?

    You can find it at Whole Foods on occasion, or sometimes smaller charcuterie shops have it. If you can't find ham from France, use whatever your favorite ham is that isn't sweet.  Think smoked ham, not Black Forrest Ham.

    Use the Comté cheese.  Get gruyere if you can't find it ( better than going cheese-less ), but really do try to get the Comté.

    French Ham and Cheese Sandwich

    Most importantly, the bread.  Get it from a baker.  Make sure it's crusty and chewy and yeasty and fresh.  I'll admit, the bread I used for the images was good, but it wasn't as good as it should have been.  Get better.

    French Ham and Butter Sandwich ( Jambon Beurre )

    A classic French sandwich that's perfect for a picnic or a busy weeknight dinner
    4.15 from 7 votes
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    Course: Sandwich
    Cuisine: French
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Total Time: 2 minutes
    Servings: 1 sandwich
    Author: Basil and Bubbly

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ loaf French Baguette
    • 2 Tablespoons butter room temperature
    • 3 ounces sliced ham
    • 2 ounces Comte cheese you may sub Gruyere if necessary

    Instructions

    • Slice the baguette in half lengthwise.
    • Slather the butter on the bottom half.
    • Layer the ham and cheese on top of the butter, and cap off with the top piece of bread. Serve ( optionally ) with good quality French mustard on the side.
    Tried this recipe?Mention @basilandbubbly or tag #basilandbubbly!

     

    French Ham and Butter Sandwich
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    1. English Drews says

      July 01, 2017 at 7:39 am

      What a perfect recipe to kick off le Tour de France!! I literally was searching for French themed recipes when I got your email! So, help a local out....who makes your favorite bread? I love Brown's Court...

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      • basilandbubbly says

        July 06, 2017 at 11:25 am

        Yes, I love Brown's Court as well! I have really struggled to find places I like in Charleston other than them. A lot of the common recommendations ( I won't name names ) have really left a lot to be desired in the flaky crust / chewy interior department for me. Even the bread in the picture wasn't nearly as good as I wanted it to be 🙁

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