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Grilled Gouda and Crispy Prosciutto Sandwich Appetizers

Grilled Gouda and Crispy Prosciutto Sandwich Appetizers

Small grilled sandwiches layered with melted Gouda, separately crisped prosciutto, and a sweet Dijon-fig spread. The recipe makes 16 warm appetizer pieces, approximately 4 servings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 slices Thin slices prosciutto
  • 8 slices Sourdough or country-style bread
  • 8 ounces Gouda cheese, thinly sliced or shredded
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, softened
Spread
  • 1/4 cup Fig preserves or fig spread
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Optional Seasoning
  • To taste Freshly ground black pepper

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Arrange the prosciutto in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Bake the prosciutto for approximately 8–10 minutes, turning once, until browned and crisp. Drain it on paper towels, then break each slice into smaller pieces.
  3. Mix the fig preserves with the Dijon mustard in a small bowl until evenly combined.
  4. Butter one side of each bread slice. Spread the fig-mustard mixture on the unbuttered sides.
  5. Place Gouda and pieces of crisp prosciutto between the bread slices, keeping the buttered sides facing outward.
  6. Grill the sandwiches in a skillet, griddle, or panini press over medium to medium-low heat for about 3–4 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and the Gouda has melted.
  7. Rest the sandwiches briefly, then cut each one into quarters or small triangles. Serve warm.

Notes

Crisp the prosciutto separately so it stays pleasantly crunchy inside the sandwiches. Use medium-low heat to brown the bread gradually while the Gouda melts. Mild or smoked Gouda both work well; smoked Gouda gives the appetizers a stronger grilled flavor.