Baguette is a white bread of French origin. It is delicious in itself, but various snacks from it are especially good. These include sandwiches from baguette, which can be prepared with a variety of fillings. As a rule, they are made hot. Moreover, the delivery method depends on the size of the baguette itself. If the product is large, it is cut into portioned slices. If mini baguettes are used, the appetizer is served in the form of sandwiches.
Asian style sandwiches
These are delicious baguette sandwiches made with pork and Korean carrots. This appetizer has the status of fusion, because it contains borrowings from several culinary cultures. So, baguette and mayonnaise are inventions of French cuisine, while pickled carrots, hot peppers and cilantro are features of Pan-Asian cooking. You can make such a sandwich from a baguette by slicing a bread product lengthwise, filling it with filling, and then slicing it across into portions. To cook this, you need a certain set of products.
For pork:
- 10 glasses of boiling water;
- half a cup of coarse salt;
- half a glass of granulated sugar;
- 3 medium garlic cloves, peeled;
- 2 medium chopped chili peppers;
- 1 tbsp. l black pepper, freshly ground;
- 1.5 kg boneless pork fillet.
For pickled carrots:
- half a glass of distilled white vinegar;
- half a glass of granulated sugar;
- 1 liter including coarse salt;
- one and a half glasses of carrots peeled and chopped on a special grater (long strips).
For making sandwiches:
- 2 French baguettes;
- 6 tbsp. l home-made or high-quality store mayonnaise;
- 300 grams of pork paste (optional);
- 1 large long cucumber, cut into long pieces;
- half a glass of chopped fresh cilantro leaves;
- 4 jalapenos, sliced lengthwise into thin slices;
- 4 tsp light soy sauce.
How to make this asian snack?
The recipe for Asian-style baguette sandwiches is simple enough. First of all, you need to prepare pork. Pour 2 cups boiling water in a three-liter container with a tight-fitting lid. Add salt and sugar and mix until completely dissolved. Put the garlic, chili, pepper and pork. Pour 8 cups of boiling water, the meat should be completely covered. Cover and refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight.
How to cook further such sandwiches from baguette (recipe with photo)
When the pork is ready, remove it from the liquid, rinse, pat dry with paper towels and place the bold side up in the baking sheet. Allow to warm to room temperature for approximately thirty minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oven to 400 ° C and place the rack in the middle. Bake pork until its internal temperature reaches 73 ° C. It takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. Let the meat cool to room temperature for 45 minutes, then cut it into thin slices.
Make pickled carrots at this time. Combine vinegar, sugar and salt in a small saucepan over low heat. Once everything has dissolved, remove the container from the heat, add the carrots and stir to coat it evenly. Let stand until carrots soften. It takes at least thirty minutes, but it is better to leave the product overnight.
Collecting simple baguette sandwiches
The recipe with the photo shows that everything is very simple. Cut the top of each baguette in length (about one third) and set aside. Remove enough crumb from the bottom so that the filling can fit easily.
Put one tablespoon of mayonnaise on the top of each baguette and two on the bottom. Crush half the paste (if you use it) in each lower part, then put the chopped pork, cucumber, cilantro leaves, pickled carrots and jalapenos on top.
Pour soy sauce on each sandwich and cover with the top. Poke them with a few toothpicks through at a distance of about 3 cm to fix the shape, and cut into even slices. Arrange on a plate and serve.
Polish style casserole
Polish sandwiches with baguettes in an open top oven are also known as French bread pizza. The traditional national recipe includes baguette, fried mushrooms, cheese and ketchup, but there are versions with pineapple, olives and feta cheese, as well as many others. The only distinguishing feature of this appetizer is an abundant layer of ketchup on top of the rest of the filling.
- 1 loaf of long baguette (cut lengthwise and crosswise into 4 servings);
- thinly sliced ham or sausage;
- 2 cups fried mushrooms;
- raw or boiled vegetables (optional);
- mayonnaise (optional);
- 3 glasses of grated cheese (any);
- ketchup;
- finely chopped green onions.
How to make a casserole sandwich?
Place the filling on the halves of the baguette with a thick layer, pour with mayonnaise (if using). Place in a preheated oven and bake until the bread becomes crispy and the cheese melts. Pour ketchup and serve hot appetizer.
A traditional Polish casserole consists of mushrooms, cheese and ketchup, but its versions may vary. You can add ham, salami, vegetables, fried onions or raw green onions, spinach instead of mushrooms, and smoked cream cheese instead of regular hard ones.
A simple option with herbs, ham and cheese
Delicious baguette sandwiches can be made in a simpler way. To prepare a simple option with ham and cheese, you will need:
- 1 long baguette;
- 1 tsp olive oil;
- coarse salt;
- freshly ground black pepper;
- 2 tbsp. l fig jam;
- 120 grams of thinly sliced ham;
- 120 grams of Camembert cheese, sliced lengthwise into 7 mm thick slices;
- a glass of young arugula.
Cooking an interesting appetizer
Cut the baguette in half lengthwise. Cover the cut edges evenly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Apply fig jam to the butter on both sides.
Lay out a layer of ham, camembert and arugula on the bottom half of the baguette. Put the top of the bread and gently squeeze. When serving, immediately cut the sandwiches from the baguette across to the desired number of pieces.
If you do not plan to serve the snack right away, wrap the cut baguette with the filling in a piece of parchment or wax paper. Chill until slicing and serving.
Option "like in the subway"
To prepare such sandwiches from a baguette, you will not need much effort. You can add various fillings, including several types of sausages, vegetables and cheese. You will need the following:
- 1 long French baguette (45 cm in length);
- 150 grams of thinly sliced ham;
- 150 grams of cooked sausage (thin slices);
- 150 grams of thinly sliced hard salami;
- 4 leaves of romaine lettuce;
- 6 slices of Swiss cheese;
- 6 slices of cheddar cheese;
- 1 medium tomato, sliced.
How to cook such an appetizer?
Cut the ends of the baguette with a sharp knife, then cut it in half along. On the bottom half lay the ham, boiled sausage, salami, romaine, cheese and tomatoes in layers. Cover with the top of the baguette. Secure with toothpicks if necessary. Cut into 3 or 4 servings.
Hot option with an egg
These are delicious hot baguette sandwiches, which can be prepared both for dinner or breakfast, as well as for a festive table. To prepare them you will need:
- 1 long baguette;
- 4 tbsp. l butter, softened;
- 2 tbsp. l mayonnaise;
- 8 thin slices of ham;
- 1 large tomato, sliced into thin slices;
- 1 small onion, thinly chopped;
- 8 eggs, slightly beaten;
- 8 slices of cheddar cheese.
How to cook this hot appetizer?
Preheat the oven to 180 ° C in advance. Cut the bread in half lengthwise, gently cut the crumb on top and bottom. Spread 3 tablespoons of butter and the whole mayonnaise inside the bread rolls. Put ham, tomatoes and onions on the bottom.
Melt the remaining oil in a large pan, add eggs. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until they thicken. Put them on a baguette on top of the rest of the filling, put the cheese on top. Cover with the second half of bread. Wrap in greased foil. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until completely warm. Slice into portions and serve.
Chicken Option
These baguette sandwiches are prepared in just 10 minutes. To make them, you will need:
- 1 loaf of French baguette;
- 500 grams of chicken breast cooked and chopped (boiled or baked);
- one and a half glasses of cheddar cheese, grated;
- 2 bunches of green onion, chopped;
- 1-2 glasses of tomato sauce.
Cooking Baguette Chicken Sandwiches
Preheat the oven to 190 ° C. Line a large baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Slice French bread in half lengthwise. Place both halves with the cut side up on the prepared pan.
In a large bowl, mix the chopped chicken, cheese, green onions and a sufficient amount of tomato sauce to make the mixture juicy. Spread the prepared mass evenly over half of the baguette, cover with the other half. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese melts. Remove from oven and let stand for five minutes, cut into slices and serve.
Baguette mini pizza
These hot baguette-style sandwiches are perfect for a quick dinner or party. Cooking them takes a lot less time than traditional pizza. You will need the following:
- 1 loaf of French baguette;
- ready-made pizza sauce;
- any filling of your choice (sausage, ham, tuna and so on);
- mozzarella cheese.
Cooking baguette mini pizza
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Cut the baguette horizontally. Pour sauce over each half. Spread the filling in a thin layer. An ideal choice would be salami, pepperoni or ham. Sprinkle crushed mozzarella cheese on top. Bake in the oven on an average rack for approximately ten minutes.
If you wish, you can make your own sauce. To do this, mix 180 grams of tomato paste and the same amount of water, add a teaspoon of salt, pepper to taste, a clove of garlic and half a teaspoon of oregano. From this amount of ingredients you get about a half cup of sauce.