25 French Tartine Recipes You’ll Love

Say bonjour to your favorite new snack! This list of tartine recipes will introduce you to the quintessential French staple you didn’t know you needed. 

The name tartine sounds fancy, but it’s actually just an open-faced sandwich or glorified toast. 

In fact, the word tartine simply translates to “slice of bread.”

I promise these tartine recipes are much more sophisticated than the translation suggests.

See for yourself and discover the delicious possibilities! 

1. Roast Beef and Blue Cheese Tartine

If this was a contest, this roast beef and blue cheese tartine would steal first prize in the comfort food category. 

Bread can make or break the tartine, but this recipe uses thick rustic slices, which act as a crispy base for the piled-high toppings.

It has all the flavorful fixings, including sliced sweet onion, high-quality Dijon, and creamy sour cream.

2. Butter Bean and Roasted Delicata Squash Tartines

First off, can we appreciate that butter beans are making a comeback after centuries spent in the background?

If you’re new to this oversized legume, you gotta try it, and this tasty recipe will show you the light.

First, mash the seasoned butter beans before slathering the mixture onto crispy bread.

Top it with roasted delicata squash for an open-faced sandwich you won’t forget. 

3. Smoked Salmon Tartine

There’s something so special to me about a smoked salmon tartine.

Crispy bread topped with herbal cream cheese, smoky rich salmon, and salty capers? Where do I sign up?

Don’t forget about the horseradish, which creates a zippy aftertaste in the cream cheese.

This recipe is a meal chameleon since it works for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Or if you’re like me, you can eat this recipe for all three meals! It’s just that good. 

4. Sautéed Asparagus Tartine

This fuss-free recipe is brimming with class. 

Simple ingredients like asparagus, dill, prosciutto, and bread create an elegant tartine that tastes exquisite. 

You might think this recipe is a mess waiting to happen, but you chop each ingredient into little pieces.

This way, this toast won’t spill over on your shirt mid-bite. 

Plus, you get to taste salty prosciutto and fresh asparagus in the same mouthful. Yum!

5. Fried Egg Tartine with Braised Kale

If you ask me, wine is the solution to many problems, and it’s definitely the best way to make kale taste better.

In this recipe, you braise whole kale leaves with a heavy pour of sherry, which infuses a nice acidity into the greens.

That’s only one delicious aspect of this incredible tartine.

The fried egg, sliced radish, and crumbled feta take this recipe to a whole new level. 

So why not make yourself the breakfast of your dreams? Go ahead, you deserve it. 

6. Roasted Vegetable & Tomato Confit Tartines

What’s the best way to eat greens? Slathered in cheese, of course!

If you’re veggie-adverse, you’ll appreciate this tasty tartine recipe.

First, you create a rustic homemade tomato sauce to drizzle plentifully over crispy bread.

Toss some roasted onions, peppers, and zucchini on top, then garnish it with melted cheese. And, as Emeril would say, bam! 

7. Ratatouille Tartine

After watching the acclaimed Pixar movie, we all started craving this French peasant dish.

Though it’s been over 15 years since this film debuted, I have yet to try this recipe until now.

This easy ratatouille tartine recipe simplifies the traditional meal.

You can make it in under an hour rather than spending a whole day in the kitchen.

It’s colorful, flavorful, and bursts with tingly fresh flavors.

8. Roast Fig Tartines with Blue Cheese

These roasted fig tartines are the perfect marriage of savory and sweet. 

Each component brings something tasty to the table.

The roasted fig bursts in your mouth with a sugary sweetness, which is countered by the salty prosciutto. 

The zingy blue cheese brings some punch to the tartine, and the crispy bread ties it all together. 

9. Scrambled Egg Tartines 

Say au revoir to boring eggs and toast!

These scrambled egg tartines are simple to make, but fancy enough to be served by a top-rated brunch restaurant. 

The secret is buttering your toast liberally, then garnishing fluffy scrambled eggs with chives, salt, and pepper.

It’s an effortless dish that scores a home run on your palate.

10. Black Bean Hummus Tartine

While tartine is a French dish, it doesn’t mean that you have to load it with meat, cheese, and butter.

This black bean hummus tartine offers a lighter way to enjoy the classic dish.

Homemade hummus acts as a glue, causing the avocados, tomatoes, and green onions to stick to the crusty bread. 

You top this tartine with a harissa aioli that tastes like pure magic. 

11. Herby Chickpea Tartine

This tartine should’ve been named “fully loaded” because it has all the earthy fixings.

Fresh basil, parsley, chives, and garlic are just a handful of the ingredients that top this wonderful toast. 

The chickpeas hold down the fort, creating a filling base for the bright, herbal flavors to shine. 

12. Tuna Tartare Tartine

Whether you’re a fan of seafood or alliteration, this tuna tartare tartine will make you very happy.

You blend fresh tuna with homemade pesto, which sounds like an odd combination until you taste it.

Then you add crumbled salt and vinegar chips to the mixture, giving this dish a unique spin. It’s hard to stop at just one. 

13. Watermelon Radish Tartine with Chives

This watermelon radish tartine is almost too pretty to eat, with a deep fuschia color that pops from the plate.

While I appreciate the aesthetics, I would have a hard time resisting this vegan open-faced sandwich for too long.

Rosemary sourdough houses vegan cream cheese, thinly sliced radishes, and chopped chives for a light but satisfying meal. 

14. Carrot, Raspberry, and Olive Tartine

I’ll be honest, I never thought to combine carrots and raspberries before reading this recipe.

But after seeing the tasty-looking result, I think I’ll have to give this tartine a try.

You create this dish using a handful of simple ingredients. It’s colorful, sweet, savory, and earthy all at once. 

15. Roasted Peach and Ricotta Tartine

Did you grow up eating peaches and cream yogurt?

Enjoy the adult version of this classic flavor duo by making this decadent tartine recipe.

Maple-roasted peaches gracefully sit on top of lightly sweetened ricotta.

The fresh basil adds a touch of herb flavor, and the roasted cashews give your palate a satisfying crunch.

16. Chicken Salad Tartine Toasts

Here’s another sophisticated way to enjoy a childhood staple. 

You start with a slice of grilled sourdough bread with char marks to boot. 

Scoop a generous helping of prepared chicken salad on top, then sprinkle it with micro greens and chicken skin crumbles.

How delicious does that sound? 

17. Corn, Jalapeño, and Goat Cheese Tartine

If you ask me, corn is one of the most underrated ingredients out there. 

It works beautifully in savory dishes, adding a unique sweetness and texture.

This corn, jalapeño, and goat cheese tartine is a prime example of the aforementioned theory. 

The subtle sweetness of the corn works wonders on the zingy, savory mixture of tomato, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro.

18. Sweet Potato Hummus Tartine

Hummus is one of those crowd-pleasing ingredients that everybody likes.

It also makes eating Brussels sprouts more palatable, even if you can’t stand the cruciferous veggie. 

Combined with the goat cheese topping, this tartine creates one marvelous mouthful.

19. Mushroom and Fontina Tartine

If you’re obsessed with mushrooms, I have the perfect recipe for you.

This recipe is so simple but tastes absolutely exquisite. The fontina really takes it over the top.

20. Pear, Blue Cheese, and Honey Tartine

Pear, blue cheese, and honey? What’s not to love about this medley of tasty ingredients?

After a round on the grill, the pears become caramelized in honey.

It creates a burnt sugary sweetness to complement the sharp blue cheese. 

21. Tomato Pesto Tartine

A lot of these tartines are pretty cheese-heavy, so this one is for my vegan friends.

This recipe tastes like pure, plant-based perfection, with bright flavors of tomatoes, pesto, and herbs to delight your taste buds. 

If there was one dish to describe the entire summer season, this tartine would score a home run. 

22. Mexican Pulled Pork Tartine

This tartine recipe isn’t exactly what you’d call a light, airy snack.

Ample amounts of black beans, pulled pork, and guacamole fill you up in the most delicious way. 

If you’re looking for an ultra-comforting tartine recipe, this recipe is eager to please. 

23. Beet Toast Tartine

Beets on toast? It’s better than you think, trust me.

Plus, it’s so insanely easy to make, you’ll be glad you found this recipe.

Just slather a thick layer of beet spread over crispy bread, then top with microgreens.

It’s the perfect light lunch that you can feel good about eating. 

24. Prosciutto, Mustard, and Pickle Tartine

This tartine blends all your favorite charcuterie board fixings into one scrumptious bite.

The zippy flavors of mustard and pickles will make your tastebuds sing, especially when combined with the smoky prosciutto. 

25. Burrata and Mozzarella Tartine with Roasted Berries

I don’t know if this recipe qualifies as a breakfast, dessert, or appetizer, all I know is that it tastes divine.

This versatile recipe will create juicy pops of fruity sweetness in your mouth, balanced out by the rich creaminess of the burrata. 

It’s light, elegant, and decadent.