Fresh Fig and Prosciutto Sandwich
An adopted recipe! Two of my favorite foods - figs and prosciutto. Note by the original chef "I just love this bountiful sandwich it is equally good cold--just eliminate the baking. Recipe adapted from: The Silver Palate Good Times Cookbook"
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1
- 1⁄2cup best-quality olive oil
- 1⁄2cup coarsely chopped fresh basil leaf
- 4ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
- 8
- 3
- 2tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Scoop out a bit of bread from the centre of the bread halves.
- Mix the oil and basil in a small bowl and drizzle evenly over both bread halves.
- Arrange the prosciutto evenly over the bottom half of the bread.
- Gently spread the cheese over the prosciutto and top the cheese with sliced figs. Sprinkle with the lemon juice and black pepper.
- Cover with the top half of the bread and wrap in aluminum foil, leaving the seam on top open slightly.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and the sandwich is heated through, about 15 minutes. Cut into 8 equal pieces and serve immediately.
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