Charcuterie Grilled Cheese Deluxe (Printer-Friendly)

A decadent sandwich with cured meats, artisanal cheeses, and a hint of fig jam pressed golden-brown.

# 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 and place them buttered-side down on a clean surface.
02 - Spread 1 tablespoon of fig jam on the unbuttered side of two bread slices.
03 - Arrange Gruyère, aged cheddar, and creamy brie evenly over the jam-covered bread slices.
04 - Distribute prosciutto, salami, and coppa (or speck) evenly atop the cheese layers.
05 - Close sandwiches with the remaining bread slices, placing them buttered side facing outward.
06 - Preheat 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 is fully melted.
08 - Remove sandwiches from heat, let rest for 1 minute, then slice and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The fig jam cuts through rich cheeses and salty meat creating perfect balance
  • It transforms leftovers from a cheese board into something extraordinary
  • Ready in twenty minutes but tastes like a restaurant panini
02 -
  • Low and steady heat wins the race, high heat burns bread before cheese melts
  • Press gently but constantly so everything melts together without squeezing fillings out
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet for the most even heat distribution and best crust
  • Warm your jam slightly if it is too thick to spread easily
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