Tomato Arugula Baguette Sandwich
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Tomato Arugula Baguette Sandwich
Description
The Tomato Arugula Baguette Sandwich features a spread of softened butter mixed with fresh basil and garlic powder on the top half of a sliced baguette. The bottom half holds sliced heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced gruyere cheese, fresh arugula, and tangy pickled onions. The layering allows tomato juices to soak into the bread, enhancing flavor and texture. The sandwich delivers a balance of creamy cheese, bright acidity from the tomatoes, peppery greens, and a savory herbal butter.
The sandwich is assembled in sections and typically cut into four smaller portions, making it suitable for sharing or individual meals. The baguette’s crusty texture supports the various fillings, while the butter's aromatic flavor ties the components together. Variations can include substitute hard nutty cheeses or different baguette types based on availability.
To soften butter for easy spreading, avoid microwaving; instead, gently warm the butter by placing a hot glass over it. If using a hard baguette, it can be softened by a brief baking method involving cold water and foil wrapping prior to warming in the oven.
Ingredients
- 1 baguette
- 2 tomato or your favorite sweet tomato, sliced, heirloom
- 8-10 lices gruyere cheese about 4.75 oz
- 1/2 cup onion pickled
- 1 cup arugula fresh
- 3 tablespoons butter very soft, salted
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup basil chopped
Instructions
- Prep Butter: In a small bowl, add very soft butter, basil, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- Slice Baguette: Slice your baguette lengthwise. You can choose to either assemble like this, or halve so that you have 4 pieces that are about 9 inches long.
- Fill Sandwich: On the top half of the baguette, spread a thick layer of the basil butter spread. On the lower half, add a layer of tomatoes, gruyere cheese slices, arugula, and pickled onions. Top with buttered baguette half.
- Slice and Serve: Gently cut the baguette into 4 pieces (will be approximately 4 1/2 inches long) and serve!
Notes
- Softening butter by placing a hot glass over it produces an ideal texture without melting.
- For a hard baguette, soften by drenching in cold water, wrapping in foil, and baking at 300°F before unwrapping and finishing baking.
- Substitute the gruyere with other hard, nutty cheeses like manchego, gouda, or cheddar depending on preference.
- Consider Vietnamese-style baguettes as an alternative bread choice.
- Layer tomatoes first on the bottom bread half to soak juices into the bread, which improves flavor and texture.
- Adjust fill amounts to suit taste preferences or portion sizes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 44 1/2 inch sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 490kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 859mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1504IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 655mg | 66% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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