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
Preparation
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
