Parisian Sandwich

As a student in Paris one of my favorite things to do was to sit on the quai under Pont Marie and enjoy a sandwich made on a warm and toasty baguette. Years later Nick and I went to Paris and after an exhaustive morning of touring, we sat on the quai and shared a sandwich of ham and cheese along with a nice bottle of wine. Parisian Sandwich brings back warm and happy memories of my days as a student in Paris and my vacation with Nick.

                                                                          Parisian Sandwich
                                                                              adapted from
                                                                            Le Petit Paris
                                                                          Nathalie Benezet

Ingredients

1 baguette
butter at room temperature, for spreading
6 thin slices jambon de Paris,
   or a similar type of white ham
6 thin slices aged Gruyère
cornichons, to serve

Directions

Slice the baguette in half lengthwise,  leaving the long edge joined together so you can open it like a book.

Spread butter along both halves of the inside, fold the slices of ham and place along one side of the baguette. Place the cheese on top and sandwich the baguette together.

Cut into 12 equal pieces and tie each piece with string.

Serve with cornichons alongside.

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