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December 2013

Fig Toasties

By Bon AppétitPhotography by Marcus Nilsson

3.5

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We like to use Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar—another BA Seal winner—to make these party snacks.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    8 Servings

Ingredients

½

cup fig jam

1

tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes

1

tablespoon red wine vinegar

Kosher salt

12

slices white sandwich bread

8

oz. sharp white cheddar, grated

3

tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

Need to make a substitution?

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 250°. Mix jam, red pepper flakes, and vinegar in a small bowl; season with salt. Set half of spicy fig jam aside.

    Step 2

    Spread 6 slices of bread with remaining spicy fig jam and top with cheddar and remaining 6 slices of bread. Spread outside of sandwiches with butter. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Working in 2 batches, cook sandwiches, pressing down firmly, until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a wire rack set inside a baking sheet and keep warm in oven until ready to serve.

    Step 3

    Cut each sandwich into 4 triangles and serve with reserved spicy fig jam for dipping.

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories (kcal) 320 Fat (g) 15 Saturated Fat (g) 8 Cholesterol (mg) 40 Carbohydrates (g) 34 Dietary Fiber (g) 2 Total Sugars (g) 5 Protein (g) 12 Sodium (mg) 610
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