Prosciutto, Watercress, and Fontina Toasties

Elegant grilled sandwiches featuring crispy baked prosciutto, melted Fontina cheese, and fresh watercress layered between slices of buttery Pullman bread. These sophisticated toasties are perfect for a luxurious lunch or appetizer.

4 servings
21 min

Ingredients

  • 8 slices prosciutto
  • 8 slices Pullman bread
  • 8 ounces Fontina cheese
  • ¾ cup watercress
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • room temperature

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake prosciutto on a parchment-lined baking sheet until it darkens and shrinks slightly, 6-8 minutes. Let cool (meat will crisp as it cools).

    8 min

  2. 2.

    Top 4 slices of bread with half of cheese, prosciutto (breaking to fit), watercress, then remaining cheese (it will bind as it melts) and bread; butter tops.

    5 min

  3. 3.

    Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Working in 2 batches, cook sandwiches, butter side down, pressing firmly, until bottom is golden brown. Butter tops, turn, and cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool slightly. Remove crusts and cut each sandwich into 4 triangles.

    8 min