Prosciutto Panini with Blue Cheese

I know what you're thinking, “what kind of fool thinks of putting candied nuts on a sandwich?” A fool who is much brighter than myself.
Chef Adrien at Notturno Paninoteca is the genius behind this flavor-packed and easy to make sandwich. If you are in Gastown and have the chance, pop in to see him and owner Scott McTavish and try out one (or more!) of their amazing paninis. If you're not lucky enough to live nearby, here's my version of their Blu Fico Panino.
This sandwich is loaded with flavor. Sweet fig and balsamic jam, salty black olive aioli, pungent blue cheese, and nutty candied pecans. I've added prosciutto, which isn't on the original. But who doesn't love prosciutto, right? All of this goodness is sandwiched inside a fresh baguette.
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Prosciutto Panini with Blue Cheese
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon black olive tapenade
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 slices whole grain bread
- ¼ lb prosciutto, thinly sliced
- 2 ounces shredded mozzarella
- 2 ounces blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix this mayonnaise and black olive tapenade.2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon black olive tapenade
- Heat a panini grill and brush the oil over one side of each of the slices of bread.1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 slices whole grain bread
- Turn the bread slices over and spread on the olive mayonnaise. Divide the prosciutto, mozzarella, and blue cheese between 2 slices of bread. Drizzle the honey over top and then close the sandwiches with the remaining bread oiled side facing up.¼ lb prosciutto, 2 ounces shredded mozzarella, 2 ounces blue cheese, 2 tablespoons honey
- Grill the paninis for 2-3 minutes on each side, until grill marks appear and the cheese has melted. Cut the sandwiches in half and serve right away.
Made this and it was great. Thank you!
You’re welcome!
This sandwich looks amazing! Love all the flavors – pecans and blue cheese are such a great combo.
Thanks Sarah!
Totally agree with you about blue cheese and pecans. I love them together on salads and cheese plates too. Can’t get enough of blue cheese!
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Mission accomplished!