Best Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwiches With Fig And Honey Recipes

FIG, CARAMELIZED ONION AND GOAT CHEESE PANINI

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A taste of this sandwich whisks you to the Italian countryside. It combines sweet honey, dried figs, tangy goat cheese, nutty Asiago and salty prosciutto. We often pack it in our picnic basket for summer or fall outings. -Maria Brennan, Middlebury, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, divided
3 large onions, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
12 dried figs, sliced
1 cup water
3 tablespoons honey
12 slices slices Italian bread (1/2 inch thick)
8 ounces Asiago cheese, sliced
12 thin slices prosciutto
3/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
Balsamic glaze, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onions, sugar and salt; cook and stir until softened, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until deep golden brown, 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, place figs, water and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until liquid is almost evaporated, about 20 minutes., Preheat panini maker or indoor electric grill. Layer 6 slices of bread with Asiago cheese, prosciutto, goat cheese, caramelized onions and figs; top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with remaining butter., Cook sandwiches, covered, until bread is browned and cheese is melted, 4-5 minutes. If desired, drizzle with balsamic glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 calories, Fat 31g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 1144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

GRILLED GOAT CHEESE SANDWICHES WITH FIG AND HONEY

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These are just as good for breakfast as they are for supper! Mixing honey with the goat cheese mades it easy to spread on the cinnamon raisin bread. Adapted from Cooking Light magazine(June 2004). An African/Middle Eastern influenced recipe.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories Breakfast

Time 18m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
4 ounces goat cheese
8 slices cinnamon raisin bread
2 tablespoons fig preserves
2 teaspoons basil, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon margarine, to coat bread (or cooking spray)
1 teaspoon powdered sugar

Steps:

Combine honey, lemon rind, and goat cheese, stirring till blended. Spread 1 tbls. goat cheese mixture on each of 4 bread slices; top each slice with 1 1/2 teaspoons preserves and 1/2 teaspoons basil. Top with remaining bread slices. Lightly coat oustide of each sandwich with margarine or cooking spray.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 2 sandwiches to the pan. Place a weight(cast iron or heavy skillet) on top of sandwiches; press gently to flatten. Cookk 3 minutes on each side, or until bread is lightly toasted, leaving pan on top of sandwiches as they cook.
Repeat with remaining sandwiches. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Makes 4 sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.6, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 345.6, Carbohydrate 38.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 11.9, Protein 10.3

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