Creamy Grilled Brie Sandwich with Fig Jam and Prosciutto
Forget everything you knew about grilled cheese. Creamy brie, fig jam and prosciutto level up grilled cheese to adult status. Talk about contrasts in texture and flavor! This brie grilled cheese recipe is the ultimate fall sandwich perfect for a Sunday lunch paired with the best tomato soup. You're so gonna love this one!
Servings 2
Equipment
- cast iron skillet with a lid
Ingredients
- 2 T salted butter softened
- 4 slices sourdough bread country white or brioche
- 4 T fig jam or fig butter
- 8-10 slices brie cut from a wedge or wheel
- 3 oz prosciutto
Instructions
- Butter the outside of two slices of bread with softened butter.2 T salted butter, 4 slices sourdough bread
To assemble the sandwich
- Top the bottom slice of bread with (in order):a generous spread of fig jamslices of brie (with the rind on)thin slices of prosciutto.Spread the top piece of bread with more fig jam and place on top of the assembled sandwich.8-10 slices brie, 3 oz prosciutto, 4 T fig jam
- Heat a cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Test that the pan is ready but touching the rim. It should feel warm.
- Place the sandwich down on the heated pan. Lower the heat to medium-low and place a lid on the pan.
- Check the sandwich after 2-3 minutes and flip. Adjust the temperature as needed.
- Finish cooking until the cheese is melted and the bread is crispy and golden.
