French Classic Ham & Cheese Baguette with Cucumber Ribbons
When the lunch bell rings in Paris, ducking into a corner bakery for a "Baguette aux Concombres" is a quintessential street food experience—crisp cucumber ribbons wrapped around savory ham and creamy cheese, each bite evoking the elegance of the Seine. With the Geedel vegetable shredder as your "quick-cut hero," a few rotations are all it takes to prep the ingredients. In just 4 minutes, you can recreate this French national lunch right at your office desk.
Ingredients (Serves 1 / 1 Baguette)
- 1 small baguette (sliced halfway through horizontally, not fully separated)
- 1 cucumber (choose a straight, firm one; leave skin on for freshness)
- 100g Parisian ham slices (bring to room temperature for softer texture)
- 2 tbsp butter (softened at room temperature for easy spreading)
- 50g Brie cheese (sliced thinly in advance to save time)
Instructions
1. Quick-Prep Cucumber Ribbons
Cut the cucumber into long, thick segments. Place them in the manual food shredder and rotate the handle 6 times. Out come emerald-green, dewy cucumber ribbons. Gently pat them dry with a paper towel to keep the baguette crisp.
2. Prepare the Baguette Filling
Use a spoon to scoop out the soft interior of the baguette (keeping the crispy shell intact). Transfer the soft bread to the shredder and rotate twice—transforming it into light, fluffy breadcrumbs. Mix these with the cucumber ribbons.
3. Layer & Assemble
Spread the softened butter evenly inside the baguette "shell." Layer in the Parisian ham and Brie slices, then fill generously with the cucumber-breadcrumb mixture. Close the baguette and press down firmly.
4. The Final Touch
Slice the assembled baguette diagonally into three portions. Wrap the base in parchment paper for easy, mess-free handling. Each bite delivers a burst of fresh cucumber, melty cheese, and the rich saltiness of ham—pure Parisian charm.
Conclusion
3 minutes of shredding + 1 minute of assembly—this process is as efficient as swiping through a Parisian metro turnstile. Skip the delivery wait; in just 4 minutes, you can turn your office lunch from "rushed" to "savored," and gain 8 extra minutes to binge-watch your favorite show.
