Crispy Prosciutto & Fig Panini (Printer-Friendly)

Salty prosciutto, sweet fig jam, and melty cheese pressed until golden. Italian-inspired perfection in 18 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices rustic Italian bread (ciabatta or sourdough)

→ Spreads

02 - 3 tablespoons fig jam

→ Cheese

03 - 4 slices fontina cheese (mozzarella or taleggio)

→ Meats

04 - 4 slices prosciutto

→ Butter

05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# Directions:

01 - Preheat a panini press or large skillet over medium heat.
02 - Spread 1.5 tablespoons fig jam on each of two bread slices.
03 - Top each jam-covered slice with 2 slices of prosciutto, followed by 2 slices of cheese.
04 - Place the remaining bread slices on top to form complete sandwiches.
05 - Lightly butter the outside of each sandwich on both sides.
06 - Place sandwiches in the panini press or skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing firmly, until the bread is crisp and golden and the cheese has melted.
07 - Slice in half and serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The contrast between the crispy, buttery exterior and the gooey, melted cheese interior creates a texture experience that makes you close your eyes with every bite.
  • Its ready in under 20 minutes but tastes like something youd pay $15 for at that trendy downtown bistro.
02 -
  • Room temperature cheese melts infinitely better than cold cheese straight from the fridge, so let it sit out for 15 minutes before building your sandwich.
  • Pressing too hard can squeeze out all your delicious fillings, so apply just enough pressure to create contact with the heat source without flattening your creation completely.
03 -
  • Brush the outside of your bread with olive oil instead of butter for a different flavor profile that highlights the Italian ingredients even more.
  • If your fig jam is particularly sweet, add a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top of it before adding the other ingredients to create the perfect sweet-salty balance that makes this sandwich irresistible.
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