Fresh Fig and Black Forest Ham Sandwiches

 

1 sweet baguette, cut in half lengthwise

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

4 ounces Black Forest ham, thinly sliced

8 ounces soft goat cheese

4 fresh figs, stemmed and thinly sliced lengthwise

2 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice

 

Preheat oven to 35O°F. Scoop out and discard the soft interior of the baguette halves. Brush olive oil over the cut sides of the bread. Arrange the ham evenly over the bottom half of the baguette. Spread the cheese over the ham and then top with the sliced figs. Sprinkle with lemon juice, cover with top half of the baguette, and wrap in foil, leaving a small opening at the top of the foil package. Bake until the cheese is melted and the sandwich is heated through, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cut sandwich into 4 equal pieces. Serve immediately, while still warm.