Prosciutto & Brie Panini

Prosciutto & Brie Panini

Prosciutto & Brie Panini · ready in 13 min · 2 servings · 585 kcal per serving · easy · 6 ingredients

A classic Italian cafe style pressed sandwich where salty prosciutto meets molten brie, peppery arugula, and sweet fig jam inside crisp ciabatta.

Prep
8 min
Cook
5 min
Total
13 min
Serves
2
kcal
585
Difficulty
easy

A QiMeal recipe · Updated

Ingredients · 2 servings

  • 180 gCiabatta, split horizontally
  • 70 gProsciutto, thinly sliced
  • 90 gBrie, sliced
  • 40 gFig jam
  • 20 gArugula, washed and dried
  • 14 gButter, softened

Equipment

panini press, cutting board, bread knife, butter knife, spatula, plate

Instructions

  1. Gather Ingredients

    Gather all ingredients, a kitchen scale, cutting board, bread knife, butter knife, spatula, plate, and panini press. · 1 min

    What to look for: All ingredients and tools are ready on the work surface.

  2. Heat Press

    Heat the panini press to 204°C / 400°F while you split the ciabatta pieces horizontally and spread fig jam on the cut sides. · 3 min

    What to look for: The press is hot and the jam forms a thin glossy layer.

  3. Layer Sandwiches

    Layer brie on the bottom halves, add prosciutto in loose folds, scatter arugula over it, and close with the jammed top halves. · 2 min

    What to look for: The fillings are evenly distributed and the sandwiches close neatly.

  4. Press Panini

    Spread softened butter on the outside of each sandwich, place in the hot press, and cook until the bread is crisp and the brie melts. · 5 min

    What to look for: The ciabatta has deep golden grill marks and the brie is visibly soft.

  5. Serve Hot

    Transfer the panini to a board, rest for 1 minute, cut each piece in half, and serve while the brie is glossy and warm. · 2 min

    What to look for: The panini are crisp outside with warm melted brie inside.

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal585
Protein27 g
Carbohydrates61 g
of which sugars13 g
Fat27 g
of which saturated14 g
Fibre3 g
Sodium1345 mg

Nutri-ScoreD

Allergens

Contains: gluten, milk

Storage and reheating

  • Fridge: up to 2 days
  • Freezer: not recommended
  • Reheat in an oven at 204°C / 400°F for 4 minutes, watching closely so the bread crisps without burning.

Ingredient substitutions

Prosciutto

  • Prosciutto di Parma: Use thin slices and fold them loosely so the sandwich stays tender.

Arugula

  • Baby arugula: Use tender leaves and dry them well so the panini stays crisp.

Butter

  • Olive oil: Brush lightly on the outside of the ciabatta before pressing.

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