The perfect alliance between our Comté AOP Dry Sausage and artisan bread. A simple recipe that enhances flavors and impresses your guests.
Information
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Servings: 6 toasts
Difficulty: Very easy
Ingredients
- 1 LAKOUM Comté AOP Dry Sausage
- 6 slices of country bread or traditional baguette
- 100g of 18-month aged Comté AOP (thin slices)
- Fig jam or honey
- Fresh arugula
- Crushed walnuts
- Olive oil
- Freshly ground pepper
- Balsamic vinegar (optional)
Preparation
Step 1: Prepare the bread
Cut the bread into 1.5 cm thick slices. Lightly toast them in a toaster or pan with a drizzle of olive oil until golden and crispy.
Step 2: Prepare the ingredients
Thinly slice the LAKOUM Comté sausage (about 3-4 slices per toast). Cut the Comté into thin strips. Wash and dry the arugula. Roughly crush the walnuts.
LAKOUM Tip: Take the sausage out of the refrigerator 15 minutes beforehand to release all its aromas.
Step 3: Assemble the toasts
Version 1 - Classic:
- Lightly spread with fig jam
- Arrange the Comté sausage slices
- Add a few extra Comté strips
- Sprinkle with crushed walnuts
- Finish with a twist of pepper
Version 2 - Freshness:
- Lightly rub with a garlic clove
- Arrange the sausage slices
- Add a handful of arugula
- Sprinkle with grated Comté
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar
Version 3 - Gourmet:
- Spread with honey
- Arrange the sausage slices
- Add Comté in strips
- Grill for 2 minutes to melt the cheese
- Finish with walnuts and fresh thyme
Serving
Serve the toasts immediately while still warm. Present them on a wooden board for a rustic chic effect.
Variations
- Truffle version: Use LAKOUM Truffle Sausage with truffle butter
- Pepper version: Pepper Sausage with fresh goat cheese and honey
- Herb version: Herbes du Maquis Sausage with olive tapenade
- Coppa version: Substitute with Espelette Pepper Coppa with avocado
Drink Pairings
- Alcohol-free white wine (Jura Savagnin style) - Perfect with Comté
- Alcohol-free red wine (Burgundy Pinot Noir style)
- Alcohol-free sparkling wine (Champagne style) - For a festive touch
- Alcohol-free beer - Artisan blonde or IPA
- Sparkling white grape juice
Occasions
These toasts are perfect for:
- Appetizer with friends
- Weekend brunch
- Refined starter
- Light meal platter
- Gourmet picnic
Our Expert Tips
- Use quality artisan bread to enhance the flavors
- 18-month aged Comté has more character than younger Comté
- Fig jam creates a delicious sweet and savory contrast
- Don't overload the toasts; let the flavors express themselves
- Serve at room temperature for more aroma
Discover Our Comté Sausage
Our Comté AOP Dry Sausage is a unique creation that marries the French charcuterie tradition with the excellence of 18-month aged Comté cheese. A bold alliance that surprises and delights.
The Heritage of the Gesture, the Signature of Excellence.