Crispy Prosciutto & Burrata Grilled Cheese (Printer-friendly)

Golden buttery bread filled with crispy prosciutto, creamy burrata, and fresh basil. Elegant comfort food in 20 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread & Butter

01 - 4 slices sourdough or rustic country bread
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Fillings

03 - 4 slices prosciutto
04 - 1 ball burrata cheese (4 ounces), drained
05 - ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, optional
06 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# Steps:

01 - Lay out bread slices and spread one side of each slice evenly with softened butter.
02 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
03 - Place prosciutto slices in the dry skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until crisp. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
04 - Wipe out any excess fat from the skillet.
05 - Arrange two bread slices buttered side down on a clean surface. Tear burrata and distribute evenly over the bread. Top with crispy prosciutto, basil leaves if using, and freshly ground black pepper.
06 - Cover with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
07 - Place sandwiches in the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden and cheese is warm and melty.
08 - Remove from pan, slice in half, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast of textures is ridiculous, crispy prosciutto and creamy burrata doing something magical together
  • It looks impressive but honestly easier than ordering takeout
  • Perfect for those days when regular grilled cheese just will not cut it
02 -
  • Burrata releases a lot of liquid as it melts so draining it beforehand is the difference between crispy bread and sad soggy bread
  • Do not rush the prosciutto step, getting it properly crispy is what makes this sandwich special instead of just fancy
  • Keep the heat at medium, any higher and you will burn the bread before the cheese has time to get all melty and wonderful
03 -
  • If your bread is really thick, lightly toast it before building the sandwich so the inside gets warm before the outside burns
  • A drizzle of honey over the prosciutto before adding the burrata is a restaurant quality move that costs you nothing
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