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Auvergnat tartines
Ideal for a Sunday evening (but not limited to that), these generously topped slices are very simple to make with toasted bread, ham, tomatoes and Saint-Nectaire – and always go down well.
35 K 4.4/5 (7 reviews)
40 min.
Easy
12 tartines
6 IngredientsLast modified on: September 5th 2021
For 12 tartines, you will need:
12 slices 
2 
6 slices ham
3 
2 cups Saint-nectaire
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Cooking: 20 min.
All in all: 40 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 10 min.
Toast 12 slices bread, then rub all over with half a shallot.
Stage 2 - 3 min.
Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C).
Arrange the toasted bread on a baking sheet and add a slice of ham on each.
Arrange the toasted bread on a baking sheet and add a slice of ham on each.
Stage 3 - 3 min.
Add a few tomato slices.
Stage 4 - 3 min.
Finish with slices of 2 cups Saint-nectaire and, if you like, grind some black pepper over.
Stage 5 - 20 min.
Finish in the oven for about 20 minutes.
Remarks
You can use another soft-paste cheese instead of Saint-Nectaire.
The bread can also be rubbed with half a garlic clove.
[Translator's note: Saint-Nectaire comes from the Auvergne, a region noted for its fine cheeses, traditionally cured ham and large loaves of delicious and substantial rye bread]
The bread can also be rubbed with half a garlic clove.
[Translator's note: Saint-Nectaire comes from the Auvergne, a region noted for its fine cheeses, traditionally cured ham and large loaves of delicious and substantial rye bread]
Keeping: Should be eaten immediately.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 1,030 RDI=400 % | 6,920 RDI=650 % | 310 RDI=50 % | 3,890 RDI=190 % | 16,270 RDI: 190 % |
| Per 100 g | 60 RDI=20 % | 410 RDI=40 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 230 RDI=10 % | 960 RDI: 10 % |
| Per tartines | 90 RDI=30 % | 580 RDI=50 % | 30 RDI=4 % | 320 RDI=20 % | 1,360 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 tartines : 14.85 €
- Per tartines : 1.25 €
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This recipe uses (among others)
Saint-nectaire
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Bread
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Ham
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Tomato
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