Crispy Prosciutto & Burrata Grilled Cheese (Printable)

A luxurious twist on classic grilled cheese, featuring crisp prosciutto and luscious burrata nestled inside golden, buttery bread.

# What You Need:

→ Bread & Butter

01 - 4 slices sourdough or rustic country bread
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Fillings

03 - 4 slices prosciutto
04 - 1 ball burrata cheese (4 oz), drained
05 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, optional
06 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

# How-To Steps:

01 - Lay out bread slices and spread one side of each slice evenly with softened butter.
02 - Heat a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
03 - Place prosciutto slices in the dry skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until crisp. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
04 - Wipe out any excess fat from the skillet.
05 - Arrange two bread slices buttered side down on a clean surface. Tear the burrata and distribute evenly over the bread. Top with crispy prosciutto, basil leaves if using, and a few grinds of black pepper. Cover with remaining bread slices buttered side up.
06 - Place sandwiches in the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden and cheese is warm and melty.
07 - Remove from the pan, slice in half, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes the comfort of grilled cheese and makes it feel like something you'd order at a wine bar.
  • The crispy prosciutto adds texture and keeps the sandwich from being too rich or one-note.
  • Burrata melts in a way that mozzarella never could, soft and creamy without turning rubbery.
  • You can pull this together in twenty minutes with ingredients that look impressive but require zero skill.
02 -
  • If your heat is too high, the bread will burn before the burrata has a chance to warm up and get creamy.
  • Drain the burrata well before using it, the liquid inside can make your sandwich soggy if you're not careful.
  • Press gently with the spatula, but don't smash the sandwich flat or you'll squeeze out all the cheese.
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it holds heat more evenly and gives you better browning control.
  • Let the burrata come to room temperature before assembling so it melts faster and more evenly.
  • If your skillet is small, cook one sandwich at a time, rushing never improves grilled cheese.
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