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Fig and Basil Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
From Statesboro Market2Go
<p>An elegant twist on a classic favorite! Please consider leaving a picture or comment if you decide to try this recipe!</p>Source: chefsouschef.com (Entered by Ariana Giddens)
Serves: 2 sandwiches
Vegetarian!
Ingredients
4 slices of
Bread (original recipe suggests sourdough)
2 tablespoons
Butter (softened, plus a bit more)
2 cups
Grated semi-hard cheese (such as gruyère)
6
Figs (thinly sliced lengthwise)
6 to 8
Basil leaves
4 teaspoons
Honey
1 teaspoon
Sesame seeds
Step by Step Instructions
- Butter one side of each slice of bread, then top one slice with 1/2 cup of cheese, half of the fig slices, 3 or 4 basil leaves, and another 1/2 cup of cheese, then add another slice of bread. Repeat to build the other sandwich.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and melt some butter. Cook the sandwiches for 3 or 4 minutes on each side.
- Slice both sandwiches and drizzle them with 2 teaspoons of honey and a pinch of sesame seeds.