Toasted Almond and Pecorino Sandwiches

Name: Toasted Almond and Pecorino Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 cups whole unblanched almonds; ½ cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 12 slices country-style bread; 1 wedge pecorino cheese; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Gourmet sandwiches featuring a flavorful almond paste with fresh herbs and lemon, layered with thin slices of pecorino cheese and grilled until perfectly crusty.

6 servings

32 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•3 cups whole unblanched almonds
•½ cup olive oil
•3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
•1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
•1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
•½ teaspoon salt
•¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
•12 slices country-style bread
•1 wedge pecorino cheese
•2 tablespoons olive oil

Cooking Instructions

1.
Coarsely chop nuts in processor. Add next 6 ingredients. Blend until mixture forms coarse paste. (Can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before using.)
10 min
2.
Divide almond paste among half of bread slices; spread to cover. Top with cheese. Sprinkle with pepper. Cover with remaining bread slices. Brush tops with oil.
10 min
3.
Heat 2 large nonstick skillets over medium-high heat. Add 3 sandwiches, oiled side down, to each skillet. Cook until bread is crusty on bottom, about 6 minutes. Brush tops with oil. Turn sandwiches over. Cook until brown and crusty on bottom, pressing to compact, about 6 minutes.
12 min