OPEN-FACE PROSCIUTTO, FRESH RICOTTA, AND RED-ONION MARMALADE SANDWICHES

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Open-Face Prosciutto, Fresh Ricotta, and Red-Onion Marmalade Sandwiches image

An open-face sandwich layered with salty prosciutto, creamy ricotta, and a tangy-sweet red onion jam.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Sandwich     Onion     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Lunch     Ricotta     Fall     Winter     Prosciutto     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 cups thinly sliced red onions
1 tablespoon golden brown sugar
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Pinch of dried crushed red pepper
4 1/2-inch-thick slices crusty bread (each 4x6 inches)
8 thin slices prosciutto
1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
Fresh rosemary sprigs

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add onions and sugar. Cook until dark brown and tender, stirring frequently, about 16 minutes. Mix in vinegar and crushed pepper. Cook until mixture is thick, about 1 minute. Season marmalade generousl to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425°F. Arrange bread on baking sheet. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt. Bake until crusty, about 8 minutes.
  • Overlap 2 prosciutto slices on each toast. Top with 1/4 cup cheese, then marmalade. Garnish with rosemary.

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