Recipe #10321

Artisanal Fig and Prosciutto Grilled Cheese

Difficulty: Low

Time: 15 min

Cost: Medium ($$)

Ingredients

Sourdough bread, thick-sliced 2 slices

Sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 cup

Gruyere cheese, shredded 1/2 cup

Prosciutto di Parma 2 slices

Fig jam 1 and 1/2 tablespoons

Unsalted butter, softened 1 and 1/2 tablespoons

Fresh rosemary, finely minced 1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with the finely minced fresh rosemary.

Spread the rosemary-butter evenly on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.

Flip the slices over so the buttered sides are facing down. Spread the fig jam evenly across the dry side of one slice of bread.

Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar and Gruyere cheese over the fig jam.

Layer the prosciutto slices over the cheese, then top with the remaining cheese to help bind the sandwich together.

Place the second slice of bread on top, buttered side facing up.

Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Place the sandwich in the skillet.

Cook slowly for about 4 to 5 minutes on the first side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and crispy.

Carefully flip the sandwich and cook the other side for another 3 to 4 minutes until the cheese is completely melted, ooey-gooey, and the bread is perfectly toasted.

Remove from the heat, let it rest for one minute, slice diagonally, and serve immediately.

About This Dish

This gourmet upgrade elevates the comforting childhood classic into an elegant, restaurant-worthy experience. It balances the sharp, nutty notes of melted white cheddar and Gruyere with the salty, savory crunch of crispy prosciutto and the deep, honeyed sweetness of fig jam. Encased in perfectly toasted, rosemary-scented rustic sourdough, every bite offers a harmonious symphony of sweet, salty, and savory flavors with that signature cheese-pull texture.

Inspiration

Inspired by classic European charcuterie boards, this recipe pairs the timeless combination of cured meats, rich cheeses, and sweet fruit spreads, transforming them into the ultimate warm comfort food.

Health Information

While this sandwich is an absolute delight for the soul, it is a rich indulgent dish high in sodium and saturated fats due to the cheeses, butter, and cured meat. To balance the meal, consider serving it alongside a fresh, peppery arugula salad dressed with a simple lemon vinaigrette.

Prompt: We have a few recipes we go to when we want something quick, easy, low-mess, and completely satisfying. While we can whip up a pizza bagel, upgrade basic ramen, or make easy mac and cheese when the family is hungry and there's little time to cook, it's hard to beat a classic grilled cheese sandwich. It's ooey, gooey, cheesy, and toasty. And it's easy to dress up with fancy add-ins and artisanal…

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