Grilled Prosciutto-Cheddar with Onion Jam
Serving size: 4
Calories per serving: 132
Ingredients:
Calories per serving: 132
ONION JAM:
2 sweet onions, sliced
1 cup dry red wine
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons apricot preserves
SANDWICHES:
8 slices cinnamon raisin bread
8 slices prosciutto, (or deli ham)
4 slices aged Cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons softened butter
Directions:
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. Yield: 4 sandwiches (1/2 cup onion jam).
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. Yield: 4 sandwiches (1/2 cup onion jam).