Fig Jam Goat Cheese Grilled (Printable Version)

Creamy goat cheese melts with fig jam and golden bread for a tasty, gourmet sandwich bursting with flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices sourdough or rustic country bread

→ Cheese and Spreads

02 - 4 ounces fresh goat cheese, softened
03 - 4 tablespoons fig jam

→ Additional Fillings

04 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1 handful fresh arugula leaves

→ Fats

06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

# Directions:

01 - Arrange the bread slices on a work surface. Spread 2 tablespoons of fig jam evenly over two slices.
02 - Distribute the softened goat cheese evenly over the remaining two bread slices.
03 - Top the goat cheese with thinly sliced red onion and fresh arugula leaves, if desired.
04 - Pair each jam-topped slice with a cheese-topped slice to create two sandwiches, pressing gently to seal.
05 - Evenly coat the outside of each sandwich with softened unsalted butter on both sides.
06 - Preheat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until the bread is golden and crisp and the goat cheese has melted slightly.
07 - Transfer sandwiches to a cutting board, allow to cool for 1 minute, then slice and serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses basic ingredients you likely already have on hand
  • Ready in under twenty minutes
  • Pairs sweet and savory for a restaurant:worthy sandwich at home
  • An impressive but approachable meal even for beginner cooks
02 -
  • Rich in calcium and packed with flavor each sandwich can be customized to your liking
  • A perfect blend of sweet and tangy makes it an instant classic for both casual and special occasions
  • Tastes great warm or at room temperature
03 -
  • Always use fully softened cheeses and butter for easy spreading and better melting
  • Press gently but firmly with the spatula for an even crunch but do not smash the sandwich flat
  • Taste your fig jam before using A jam with both sweetness and slight tang really rounds out the flavors

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