Charcuterie Grilled Cheese (Printable)

A grilled sandwich layered with cured meats, multiple cheeses, and sweet fig jam for rich flavors.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread & Spreads

01 - 4 slices rustic sourdough or country bread
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons fig jam

→ Cheese

04 - 4 slices Gruyère cheese
05 - 2 slices aged cheddar
06 - 2 slices creamy brie

→ Cured Meats

07 - 4 slices prosciutto
08 - 4 slices salami
09 - 2 slices coppa or speck

# How To Make It:

01 - Spread butter evenly on one side of each bread slice. Place the slices buttered-side down on a clean surface.
02 - Spread 1 tablespoon of fig jam on the unbuttered side of two bread slices.
03 - Evenly layer Gruyère, aged cheddar, and creamy brie over the jam-spread bread slices.
04 - Distribute prosciutto, salami, and coppa or speck evenly atop the cheese layers.
05 - Close the sandwiches with the remaining bread slices, ensuring the buttered side faces outward.
06 - Warm a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat.
07 - Place sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, pressing gently, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
08 - Remove sandwiches from heat, allow to rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The fig jam creates this incredible sweet and salty moment that makes regular grilled cheese taste boring
  • You can use up whatever cured meats and cheese bits you have in the fridge, making it perfect for cleanup cooking
  • It looks and tastes like something from a fancy bistro but takes twenty minutes flat
02 -
  • Low and slow beats rushing it every time. Medium heat lets the cheese melt completely before the bread burns
  • Do not skip the rest period. Cutting into a grilled cheese immediately is the fastest way to lose all that molten cheese onto your plate
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, the heavy base creates the most even golden crust
  • Mayo instead of butter is a restaurant trick that creates an even crispier exterior without burning as easily
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