Colorful Appetizer: French Baguette with Ham, Salami Cheese and Vegetables

sliced ham

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey is leaner, while bologna is often less expensive.

sliced salami

🥗Healthier: sliced turkey pepperoni

💰Cheaper: sliced mortadella

Turkey pepperoni reduces fat, while mortadella is more affordable.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado spread

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Avocado offers healthy fats, while yogurt is a budget-friendly alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Bake the baguettes for 7 to 9 minutes until crispy.

Let the baguettes cool after baking.

Cut the ends off the baguettes and slice them into three equal parts.

Hollow out a portion of the inner bread from one side of each baguette.

Spread cream cheese inside the baguette.

Layer two slices of ham on top of the cream cheese.

Add slices of pickled cucumber and salami.

Roll the baguette tightly after stuffing it.

Wrap the baguette tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour or preferably overnight.

Cut the ends off the refrigerated baguette before serving.

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