5 from 100 votes
Jambon Beurre
The Jambon Beurre is a classic French sandwich featuring a crusty baguette generously spread with European-style salted butter and layered with flavorful cooked ham. The contrast of the crispy baguette crust, creamy butter, and juicy, unsmoked ham creates a simple yet distinctive texture and taste that highlights quality ingredients. It is typically served fresh or chilled.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
336 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 4 French baguette see note 1, extra crusty, mini
- 8 tablespoons butter see note 2&3, European-style, salted
- 12 oz cooked ham see note 4, aka Jambon de Paris
Instructions
- Cut each baguette in half lengthwise.4 extra crusty French mini baguettes
- Cut the butter into thin slices and lay it on both cut sides of the bread. Use a butter knife to spread it out lightly. (see note 3)8 tablespoons European-style salted butter
- Divide the ham slices equally over the bottom half of each sandwich.12 oz / 340 g Jambon de Paris
- Place the top halves of the bread back on the sandwiches and serve. Or wrap it in parchment paper and plastic wrap and refrigerate it for up to 8 hours.
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Notes
- For authentic texture, use traditional French baguettes with a crunchy crust and soft crumb.
- European-style salted butter with high fat content improves flavor and spreadability; brands like Kerrygold or Isigny are recommended.
- Let the butter sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before spreading so it spreads easily.
- If Jambon de Paris is unavailable, substitute with high-quality unsmoked ham such as Italian Parma Cotto.
Nutrition Information
Calories
336kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
52g
(80%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
144mg
(48%)
Sodium
456mg
(19%)
Potassium
408mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1065IU
(21%)
Calcium
147mg
(15%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 456mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 408mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1065IU | 21% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 15% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.