Avocado and Ham Sandwiches

Name: Avocado and Ham Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 ficelle (French bread) loaves, about 18 inches each; 1/4 c. butter, softened; 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard; 1/8 tsp. coarse black pepper; 3/4 lb. Virginia ham, sliced; 3 large avocados, peeled and sliced

By Cheryl SlocumPublished: Jun 18, 2007

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Yields:

6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Cal/Serv:

400

Let the mild, nutty flavor of avocados stand in for Swiss cheese in a classic ham sandwich.

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Ingredients

2 ficelle (French bread) loaves, about 18 inches each
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1/8 tsp. coarse black pepper
3/4 lb. Virginia ham, sliced
3 large avocados, peeled and sliced

Directions

1. Step 1Cut each ficelle loaf into 3 equal pieces, and split each horizontally along one side, leaving the other side intact. Open the pieces so they lie flat.
2. Step 2Stir the butter, mustard, and pepper together until smooth, and spread on both sides of the bread. Layer with the ham and avocado, and sprinkle with the sea salt.
3. Step 3Wrap the sandwiches with parchment, and tie with a string to secure. Keep chilled and serve within 3 hours.

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