Gruyère and Pastrami Toasties with Chilli Fig Jam
Golden, melty, and packed with layers of pastrami and gruyère, these toasties are elevated even further with a spicy-sweet chilli fig jam.
Ingredients
- Sourdough Bread: 8 slices
- Gruyère Cheese: 2 cups, grated
- Pastrami: 300 grams, thinly sliced
- Fresh Figs: 4, chopped
- Red Chili Flakes: 1/2 teaspoon
- Fig Jam: 1/2 cup
- Butter: 3 tablespoons, softened
- Lemon Juice: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: A pinch
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat or ready your sandwich press.
- In a small saucepan, combine chopped figs, fig jam, lemon juice, chili flakes, and a pinch of salt. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, then set aside.
- Butter one side of each bread slice.
- Layer pastrami, shredded Gruyère, and a spoonful of chilli fig jam between two bread slices, buttered sides facing out.
- Place in skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Let toasties rest for 1 minute, then slice diagonally and serve.
Notes
- Use room temp butter to avoid tearing bread.
- Shred cheese for better melt.
- Cook low and slow for perfect crisping without burning.
- Use day-old bread for better crunch.