Contest Winning Recipe

Apple 'n' Prosciutto Sandwiches

Prepared on an indoor grill, these Italian-style sandwiches are spread with homemade rosemary pesto. They’re wonderful on a cool day with a bowl of butternut squash soup. —Elizabeth Bennett, Mill Creek, Washington

SERVINGS

8

CATEGORY

Appetizer

METHOD

Indoor Grill

PREP

15 min.

COOK

5 min.

TOTAL

20 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 loaf (12 ounces) focaccia bread
  • 8 thin slices prosciutto
  • 1 medium apple, sliced
  • 6 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and sliced

DIRECTIONS

In a blender, combine the oil, walnuts, Parmesan cheese and rosemary; cover and process until blended and nuts are finely chopped. With a bread knife, split focaccia into two horizontal layers. Spread rosemary mixture over cut sides of bread.
    On bottom of bread, layer prosciutto, apple and Brie; replace bread top. Cut into quarters.
    Cook on an indoor grill for 2-3 minutes or until bread is browned and cheese is melted. To serve, cut each wedge in half. Yield: 8 servings.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 11, 2008

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