French · Lunch
French Ham and Cheese Sandwich
A cold baguette sandwich layered with cooked ham, Emmental cheese, Dijon mustard and butter. Known in France as a jambon-beurre variant with cheese, it is eaten at room temperature, offering a simple contrast of salty ham, nutty cheese and sharp mustard.
$4
8 minsPrep
5 minsCook
13 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
648Calories
38.1gProtein
32.2gFat
46.5gCarbs
2.1gSugar
2.6gFiber
2365mgSodium
169mgChol
16.3gSat Fat
560mgPotassium
480mgCalcium
3.2mgIron
2.8mcgVitamin B12
0.5mgVitamin C
gluten-free-adaptable
protein-rich
herb-salt
all-time-classics
quick-lunch
Instructions
1
Prep
Slice the baguette section lengthwise without cutting all the way through, leaving a hinge on one side.
2
Build
Spread butter over the bottom half, mustard over the top half, then layer ham and Emmental cheese inside.
3
Toast
Close the sandwich and place in a skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until crisp and cheese melts.
4
Plate
Cut the sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately while warm.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 15 oz420g cooked ham
- 2.8 oz80g Emmental cheese
- 22 small baguette section, about 6 inches (150g)
- 4 tsp4 tsp butter, softened
- 2 tsp2 tsp Dijon mustard
