This Prosciutto Grilled Cheese sandwich combines the comforting melt of gooey fontina cheese and peppery arugula with the rich, salty bite of cured meat for a gourmet twist on a classic favorite.
Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or an easy dinner idea, this recipe is packed with flavor and ready in minutes.
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Grilled cheese sandwiches are fun to make for me because they are like a blank canvas. Change up the cheeses, add in meats or veggies and use different breads for a wide variety of flavor and texture.
Some of my favorite combos are my Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese, Meatball Grilled Cheese and my Sweet Corn and Bacon Grilled Cheese.
🔪Prosciutto Grilled Cheese Ingredients
Full ingredient list can be found in the printable recipe card towards the bottom.
- Bread - Use something hearty that can hold the ingredients but with flavors you enjoy.
- Prosciutto - If you aren't into prosciutto you could use everyday ham but prosciutto is where it is at for me.
- Cheese - Fontina matches well with the prosciutto. Fontina also melts really well. If you can't find fontina cheese, try a moisture-free mozzarella or whatever cheese you enjoy.
- Honey - This is optional but I find the honey goes really well with the nutty-buttery taste of the fontina and the saltiness of the prosciutto. If you don't use honey you could also use a fig jam!
🍳Grilled Cheese Assembly
I start by drizzling the bread with a little honey.
On top of the honey layer, I place half of the cheese and then two slices of prosciutto.
Don't worry if the prosciutto rips, it is delicate and most likely will. It is okay, I promise.
On top of the prosciutto, I place a bit of arugula and then the rest of the cheese.
Place the other slice of bread on top (honey side in the sandwich) and brush melted butter on the outsides of the bread.
Preheat a skillet or flat grill top to medium. Place the sandwich down and cook until golden brown. Flip it over and cook until the other side is golden brown.
Tip: Give the sandwich a little press down with the spatula while cooking to help everything mush together. Mush together is my less technical term for making the ingredients meld together.
FAQ
Prosciutto is an Italian cured ham. You can most often find it at the deli of your grocery store or in the deli case with charcuterie, cured and smoked specialty items.
Printable Recipe Card
Prosciutto Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread hearty style, your choice of flavor or variety
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 slices prosciutto
- ½ cup grated/shred fontina cheese
- ¼ cup baby arugula
Instructions
- Drizzle half of the honey on one side of each slice of bread. Set one aside. Place the other slice, honey side up.
- Layer ingredients on slice of bread with honey side up in this order:½ of the fontina cheese, then the prosciutto, then the arugula and remaining cheese.
- Place the other slice of bread on top, honey on the inside. Brush outsides of each slice of bread with butter.
- Heat skillet over medium heat. Place sandwich in skillet. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, just until golden brown. Carefully flip over, press down a bit with the spatula and continue to cook until golden brown and cheese melted.
Notes
Alternatives / Substitutions:
- Honey - instead try fig jam
- Prosciutto - can use regular deli ham
- Cheese - mozzarella or whatever cheese you like that melts well
- Arugula - leave it out if you don't enjoy it or try some microgreens
Serving Idea:
- If you really want to elevate this grilled cheese, drizzle with a little balsamic glaze when serving.
- Although great as a lunch or dinner entree. Try serving as a party finger food. Simply cut on the diagonal, turn and cut on the diagonal again to create four stunning triangles.
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Wendy says
My daughter loves grilled cheeses! I think the Touch Of honey would be awesome to try!
Scott says
I make something really similar! But I also grill up the prosciutto to make it a little crispy before putting it on the sandwich!
foodyschmoody says
Oh, I bet that is delicious!
Heather @ Kraus House Mom says
I love this grilled cheese. We have a food truck that specializes in them and whenever I see them, I HAVE TO get something.
Jaime says
I think my bio even states I'm a master of spatula foods. 🙂 I love this grilled cheese sandwiches
peter says
i just finished dinner and i’m hungry all over again. I love prosciutto on everything.
Jeanine says
Yum! This looks amazing. I don’t think I’ve ever even had prosciutto before. This is something I will have to make!
Brittney says
Honey?! YUM! This sounds like my kind of grilled cheese! Look at how beautifully golden that bread gets!
Sarah says
You’re right that good bread is key!
camila hurst says
this sandwich totally made me hungry! I need to make myself a sandwich now! and that addition of honey! YUM how perfect is that!
Caroline says
Love the idea of a little honey in there - I have had prosciutto with fig jam a few times and the little sweetness goes so well. Sounds like a tasty mix.
Tania @ The Cook's Pyjamas says
I'm with you on the arugula. I use it in my grilled sandwiches all the time. You are so right that it is perfect in this type of sandwich.
Dannii says
Now that is my kind of sandwich. You can never go wrong with a grilled cheese sandwich.
Mike @ ASaucyKitchen says
Why didn't I think of doing this already?! Love grilled cheese and love prosciutto - sounds a match made in heaven!
Snegolenka says
A very simple and quick recipe for a hearty sandwich. I love such recipes. I always look for similar dishes, because I try to prepare home budgets and give them with my husband to work. Sandwich is a good option for a lunch snack.
Thanks for step-by-step recipe and appetizing photos 🙂