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Turkey, Fig, and Brie Grilled Cheese
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Turkey, Fig, and Brie Grilled Cheese

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 sandwich

Ingredients

  • 2 slices sturdy, slightly thick bread (multi-grain, rye, sourdough, etc.)
  • 3-4 thin slices of deli turkey breast (smoked, if possible)
  • 2-3 ounces brie cheese (at room temperature)
  • 1 tbsp fig jam
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Place the two slices of bread on your work surface, then spread the brie evenly over one side of EACH slice, covering crust to crust.
  • Spoon the jam on top of the brie on one slice of bread, then spread it crust to crust.
  • Fold the sliced turkey in small piles over the brie on the OTHER slice of bread.
  • Close the two halves of the sandwich together. (Note: you do not need to butter the outside of the sandwich for frying.)
  • Heat the butter and the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted and sizzling, place the sandwich in the skillet and let toast, 1-2 minutes until golden brown, then flip and toast the other side 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown. Adjust heat as needed to make sure the bread doesn’t burn.
  • Remove sandwich from heat and place on a cutting board. Slice sandwich in two, wait a minute so you don’t burn your mouth on melted cheese, and enjoy! Serve warm.

Notes

As I said above, these ingredient amounts are just suggestions. Don't be afraid to err on the side of more brie, jam, or turkey...or brie!