Grilled Prosciutto Cheddar Sandwiches With Onion Jam Food

GRILLED PROSCIUTTO-CHEDDAR SANDWICHES WITH ONION JAM

Steps:

• For jam, place onions and wine in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in the honey, vinegar, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until liquid is evaporated., Stir in preserves; cook 3-5 minutes longer or until onions are glazed. Remove from the heat; cool slightly., Spread four bread slices with onion jam. Layer with prosciutto and cheese. Top with remaining bread. Butter outsides of sandwiches., In a large skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.

TOMATO-PROSCIUTTO GRILLED CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In a small pot over medium heat, cook tomato, onion and garlic until tomato breaks down and resembles jam, 15 minutes.
• Add vinegar and honey; cook until jam thickens, 15 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper; remove from heat.
• On a cookie sheet, arrange bread in a single layer. Top each slice with 1/4 cup cheese and 1 slice prosciutto; bake until cheese melts, 3 minutes.
• Divide tomato jam among 4 sandwich halves; top with remaining sandwich halves.
• In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Cook one sandwich, flipping once, 3 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining oil and sandwiches.

GRILLED CHEDDAR & TOMATO JAM SANDWICH

Steps:

• Using the very small holes of a box grater or other similar-size grating device, finely grate 6 ounces of the Cheddar. Place the cheese in a small bowl. Add the butter and, using the back of a fork, mash the mixture until the cheese is well incorporated into the butter.
• Using the large holes of a box grater or other similar-size grating device, grate the remaining cheese.
• To assemble: Spread the Cheddar-butter mixture on one side of each of the bread slices. Place 4 slices of bread, buttered side down, on your work surface. Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons of jam on each slice. Distribute the cheese, and top with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over a medium heat for 2 minutes. Put the sandwiches into the pan, cover, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown. Turn the sandwiches, pressing each one firmly with a spatula to flatten slightly. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the undersides are well browned (watch carefully because the cheese on the outside of the bread can darken quickly). Turn the sandwiches once more, press firmly with the spatula again, cook for 1 minute, and remove from the pan. Let cool for 5 minutes. Cut in half and serve.
• For sandwich maker method: Preheat the sandwich maker. Follow directions for assembly above. Cook according to manufacturer's instructions.
• TOMATO JAM: If you're making this in the middle of tomato season when tomatoes are at their sweetest, reduce the sugar by 1 to 2 teaspoons.
• Cooking Directions: Place all the jam ingredients in a medium-size saucepan over medium-low heat. The mixture should bubble ever so slightly but not boil. Cook for about 1 hour, or until the jam has thickened and most of the liquid has evaporated. Let cool. (You can make this up to 1 week in advance. Store in the refrigerator).

GRILLED PROSCIUTTO-CHEDDAR SANDWICHES WITH ONION JAM

Steps:

• For jam, place onions and wine in a large skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in the vinegar, honey, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Simmer another 30 minutes until all liquid is evaporated.
• Stir in the apricot preserves; cook 3-5 minutes longer until onions are glazed. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
• Spread four slices of bread evenly with the onion jam. Layer on the ham and the cheddar cheese. Top with remaining bread. Butter the outside of the sandwiches and grill until golden and the cheese is melted.