Grilled Cheese with Fig Jam

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Jam on grilled cheese? Oh yes, absolutely This recipe was inspired by Margaret Eby's love of Zabar's in New York City. The combination of creamy, silky Taleggio and nutty aged Gruyère cheeses in these small but decadent sandwiches results in the perfect melt, with plenty of flavor. We modified the recipe to include our favorite Fig Orange Jam by Regina's Farm Kitchen, which pairs beautifully with these two cheeses. The slightly crushed capers break through the richness and add the perfect hint of salinity. Don't miss this one, y'all.

Grilled Cheese with Fig Jam

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Modified from Margaret Eby for Food & Wine

Jam on grilled cheese? Oh yes, absolutely This recipe was inspired by Margaret Eby's love of Zabar's in New York City. The combination of creamy, silky Taleggio and nutty aged Gruyère cheeses in these small but decadent sandwiches results in the perfect melt, with plenty of flavor. We modified the recipe to include our favorite Fig Orange Jam by Regina's Farm Kitchen, which pairs beautifully with these two cheeses. The slightly crushed capers break through the richness and add the perfect hint of salinity. Don't miss this one, y'all.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons Fig Orange Black Pepper Jam
2 teaspoon drained capers
Unsalted butter, softened
4 (4- x 2 3/4- x 1/2-inch) slices seeded sourdough rye bread
¼ pound Taleggio cheese, rind removed, cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices, divided
1 ½ ounces aged Gruyère cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup), divided

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Directions

Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium. Stir together jam and capers in a small bowl, lightly smashing capers. Spread butter on one side of each bread slice, and place slices, buttered sides down, on a work surface. Top 2 bread slices evenly with Taleggio slices. Top remaining 2 bread slices with preserves mixture, and top evenly with grated Gruyère. Close sandwiches, buttered sides out, pressing to flatten.
Cook sandwiches in hot skillet until bread is golden on the outside and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer sandwiches to plates; serve immediately.

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