Crispy Prosciutto & Burrata Grilled Cheese (Printable version)

A luxurious twist on classic grilled cheese featuring crisp prosciutto and luscious burrata nestled in golden, buttery bread.

# Needed ingredients:

→ 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 make it:

01 - Lay out bread slices and spread one side of each 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 1 to 2 minutes per side until crisp, then transfer to paper towel-lined plate
04 - Wipe out excess fat from the skillet with a paper towel
05 - Arrange two bread slices buttered side down on clean surface
06 - Tear burrata and distribute evenly over bread, top with crispy prosciutto, basil leaves if using, and freshly ground black pepper
07 - Cover with remaining bread slices with buttered side facing up
08 - Place sandwiches in skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side while gently pressing with spatula until bread is golden and cheese is warm and melty
09 - Remove from pan, slice in half diagonally, and serve immediately

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The salty crunch of crispy prosciutto against creamy burrata creates the most incredible texture contrast
  • It takes literally 20 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy Italian restaurant
  • The way burrata gets all molten and gooey while the bread turns golden brown is basically magic
02 -
  • Wiping out the prosciutto fat before grilling prevents the bread from frying instead of toasting
  • Tearing the burrata instead of slicing it helps it melt more evenly and cling to every bite
  • Pressing too hard with the spatula will squeeze out all that glorious burrata cream, so use a light touch
03 -
  • Crisp extra prosciutto because you will absolutely want to snack on the leftovers while these cook
  • Use a pan big enough to cook both sandwiches at once so they are ready at the same time
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