Crispy Prosciutto & Burrata Grilled Cheese (Printable)

Luxurious grilled cheese with crispy prosciutto and luscious burrata melted between golden, buttery sourdough bread.

# What You’ll 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 - 1/4 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 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 paper towel-lined plate.
04 - Wipe out any excess fat from the skillet.
05 - Arrange two bread slices buttered side down on a clean surface. Tear burrata and distribute evenly over bread. Top with crispy prosciutto, basil leaves if using, and black pepper to taste.
06 - Cover with remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
07 - 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 melted.
08 - Remove from pan, slice in half, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between crispy salty prosciutto and milky soft burrata creates the most luxurious texture experience
  • It takes literally twenty minutes but tastes like something from a fancy Italian restaurant
  • Perfect for those nights when you want to feel fancy without actually putting in real effort
02 -
  • Crisping the prosciutto first is absolutely essential because it prevents the meat from becoming chewy and gives you those incredible crispy bits throughout
  • Do not skip the step of wiping out your pan after cooking the prosciutto or your grilled cheese will taste oddly hammy instead of buttery
  • The burrata needs to be well drained or your bread will become soggy before it even hits the pan
03 -
  • Use room temperature burrata for faster and more even melting throughout your sandwich
  • Keep your heat at medium not medium high to give the bread time to become golden without burning before the cheese melts
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