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Prosciutto Fig Grilled Cheese

How to make the best Prosciutto Grilled Cheese. Our Italian sandwich recipe features fresh figs, fig jam, mozzarella, and salty cured ham.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Fig Grilled Cheese, Prosciutto Grilled Cheese
Servings: 1
Calories: 561kcal

Equipment

  • Bread Knife
  • French knife
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Nonstick Skillet or Griddle
  • Flipper

Ingredients

  • 2 slices Sourdough Bread
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella sliced
  • Ground Pepper
  • 1 Fig
  • 1 tbsp Fig Jam
  • 3 slices Prosciutto
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tsp Vegetable Oil

Instructions

  • Spread 2 slices of bread with fig jam and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella. Grind with fresh black pepper.
  • Slice one fig and arrange on one of the mozzarella topped bread slices. Drape the other with Prosciutto and sandwich together.
  • Heat half the butter and half the oil in a non-stick skillet. When foamy, add the sandwich to the pan and cook over medium-low heat, about 3 minutes until the bread is golden brown and cheese is oozing.
  • Add the remaining butter and oil, then straight away lift the sandwich with a spatula and flip it over to cook the other side.
  • Remove and slide onto a plate, cut in half and enjoy crispy and gooey.

Nutrition

Calories: 561kcal | Carbohydrates: 56.3g | Protein: 16.9g | Fat: 31.1g | Saturated Fat: 12.7g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 909mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 3.4g | Sugar: 18.3g | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 3mg