Crispy Prosciutto & Burrata Grilled Cheese (Printable)

A luxurious twist featuring crisp prosciutto and luscious burrata nestled inside golden, buttery bread.

# What You 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

# How-To 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 the burrata and distribute evenly over the bread. Top with crispy prosciutto, basil leaves if using, and a few grinds of black pepper. Cover with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
06 - 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.
07 - Remove from the pan, slice in half, and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Four ingredients transform into something that feels like a fancy restaurant sandwich but comes together in twenty minutes
  • The salty crunch meets creamy interior in ways that make regular grilled cheese seem almost sad by comparison
02 -
  • Drain that burrata thoroughly or you will end up with soggy bread and nobody wants that disappointment
  • Medium heat is your friend, too high and the bread burns before the cheese melts, too low and you are waiting forever
03 -
  • Wipe the skillet between prosciutto and sandwich cooking or your bread will taste overwhelmingly of pork, which sounds great until it is not
  • Low and slow is better than fast and burnt, good grilled cheese requires patience
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