Apparently, April is National Grilled Cheese Month. How I’ve arrived so late to this party is beyond me. My invitation must surely have been lost in the mail. But, no sooner did I learn of this important food recognition than I threw on my best apron and whipped up a sandwich worthy of the celebration. You can consider me fashionably late.
You don’t need to bend my arm to get me to celebrate grilled cheese sandwiches!
My choice of cheese was easy; nothing less than a rich, melty brie would do. And I love nothing more with my brie than the savory, smokey flavor of prosciutto coupled with sweet fruit flavor. Figs, either dried or fresh, are typically my go-to fruit when it comes to brie. But, inspiration drew me towards a vibrant apricot preserves for today’s sandwich. Look for a high quality preserves with plenty of big, juicy apricot chunks for the best results!
When it comes to a quick, satisfying dinner, it’s hard to go wrong with a melty grilled cheese sandwich! So, throw on your party shoes and join in the April grilled cheese celebration!
Grilled Brie, Prosciutto, and Apricot Sandwich
Ingredients (for each sandwich)
- 2 slices of thick, doughy bread (such as pain de campagne, French baguette, or ciabatta)
- Generous quantity of brie cheese, sliced
- 2-3 slices prosciutto
- Apricot preserves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Compose sandwich by spreading a generous spoonful of preserves on one slice of bread. Top with prosciutto and brie. Cover with remaining slice of bread. Brush the outside of both slices of bread with olive oil. Place the sandwich on a baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes, turning once halfway through, until cheese is melted and exterior is lightly browned.
The Gourmand Mom 
This sounds soo good.
I think though I’ll use fresh slices of either apricots, or peaches