Grilled Cheese with Figs and Hot Honey
Grilled cheese with sharp cheddar, fresh sweet figs, and spicy hot honey is an easy gourmet recipe. A perfect combo of sweet and spicy between toasted sourdough.
Equipment
- Flat griddle
Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 4-6 fresh figs
- 6 slices medium or sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 TB butter
- Hot Honey recipe link above
Instructions
- Wash and dry the fresh figs. Cut to remove any remaining stem and slice each in half, vertically.
- Start by assembling each sandwich. Use two slices of bread, 3 slices of cheese, and 2-3 fig halves per sandwich. Assemble so the figs are in the innermost layer between 1.5 slices of cheese on each side. See the image above.4 slices sourdough bread, 4-6 fresh figs, 6 slices medium or sharp cheddar cheese
- If you want hot honey inside the sandwich, you can also spread some on one of the inner sides of a slice of the bread. Bring the sandwich layers together. Butter both of the outsides of the bread and place on a heated flat griddle pan.2 TB butter
- Use medium-heat and a flat griddle pan to cook the sandwiches. Cook for 3 minutes each side, using a spatula to flip it over after the first side is done and golden brown.
- Transfer to a cutting board to rest about a minute. This allows the cheese to set so it does not ooze out as soon as you try and cut it.
- Cut each sandwich in half and put on a plate. Drizzle with hot honey or put it on the side as a dip. Enjoy!
Notes
TIPS:
- Use 3-4 slices of cheese per sandwich, depending on how wide the bread to cheese ratio/size is. I like to use thin slices of cheese for a lighter version with fewer calories.
- If figs are not in season, fig spread or preserves is a good substitute.
- The calories, fat, carbs etc will vary based on the type of bread, cheese, & how many figs used.
Nutrition
Calories: 865kcalCarbohydrates: 88gProtein: 34gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 24gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 1411mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 6gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 1334IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 699mgIron: 6mg
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