Name: Grilled Goat Cheese with Fig Preserves
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Makes 4 sandwiches
Ingredients: 8 (6-inch) diagonal baguette slices; 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 2 ounces soft mild goat cheese at room temperature; 2 tablespoons dark fig preserves

Recipe information

Total Time
15 min
Yield
Makes 4 sandwiches

Ingredients

8 (6-inch) diagonal baguette slices

1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

2 ounces soft mild goat cheese at room temperature

2 tablespoons dark fig preserves

Preparation

Step 1
Spread 1 side of each baguette slice with butter. Turn over 4 slices and spread cheese and preserves onto them. Top with remaining baguette slices, buttered sides up.
Step 2
Heat a dry 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until hot, then cook sandwiches, pressing occasionally and turning over once, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 5 minutes total.

TagsSandwich Goat Cheese Cheese Dairy Fig Fruit Main Brunch Lunch Vegetarian Nut Free 5 Ingredients or Fewer Quick Easy 30 Minutes or Less Grilling Gourmet

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