Fig and Crispy Prosciutto Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Recipe by Marcia Stanley, MS, RDN
- Prep time 30 minutes
- Cook time 10-18 minutes
- Servings 4
Ingredients
- 8 very thin slices prosciutto (about 1/8 pound total)
- 8 slices (1/2-inch-thick) rustic Italian, sourdough or light rye bread
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup fig jam
- 6 ounces Gruyere or Comte cheese, thinly sliced or shredded
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, thinly sliced or shredded
Beloved charcuterie flavors meld together this this ooey, gooey grilled cheese sandwich.
Instructions
- On griddle or in large nonstick skillet cook prosciutto slices, a few at a time, for 1 to 2 minutes or until crisp, turning once. Set aside.
- Place bread slices on cutting board. Lightly spread softened butter over one side of bread slices. Turn slices over. Spread fig jam on plain sides of each bread slice.
- Place Gruyere or Comte cheese on four of the bread slices. Top with crisp prosciutto slices and then cheddar cheese. Place remaining bread slices on top, jam side down.
- On same griddle or in large nonstick skillet cook sandwiches, covered, over medium-low heat for 10 to 18 minutes or until golden brown and cheese melts, turning once. Diagonally slice sandwiches in half before serving.
Yield: 4 servings; 4 servings
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 630
- Carbohydrate: 51g (17%)
- Protein: 30g (60%)
- Total Fat: 34g (52%)
- Saturated Fat: 20g (100%)
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg (37%)
- Sodium: 1410mg (59%)
- Dietary Fiber: <1g (0%)
- Calcium: 70%
*These values are approximate. Per serving, based on a 2,000 Calorie diet.
