Grilled Prosciutto-Cheddar Sandwiches with Onion Jam

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• Onion Jam:
• 2 large sweet onions, sliced
• 1 c dry red wine
• 2 Tbsp honey
• 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 4 tsp apricot preserves
• Sandwiches:
• 8 slices cinnamon-raisin bread
• 8 thin slices prosciutto or deli ham
• 4 slices aged cheddar cheese
• 3 Tbsp butter, softened

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

For jam, placed onions and wine in a large skillet; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat; cover an simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in the honey, vinegar, pepper flakes, salt and pepper.

Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until liquid is evaporated.

Stir in apricot preserves; cook 3-5 minutes longer or until onions are glazed. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.

Spread four bread slices evenly with onion jam. Layer with prosciutto and cheddar cheese.

Top with remaining bread. Butter outside of sandwiches.

In a large skillet over medium heat, toast sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cheese is melted.

From Taste of Home Magazine, April/May 2012.