4 thick slices of sourdough bread
2-3 tablespoons almond butter
2-3 ounces soft or semisoft cheese (I used Havarti creamy)*
3-4 fresh figs, chopped
2 tablespoons mayo
*You can use any kind of cheese you like, but for this sandwich, something with a sweet or buttery finish is best (think Brie).
Add mayo to each exterior side of two of the bread slices. Place the first slice mayo side down in a pan over medium/low heat (not too hot or the bread can burn before the cheese melts). Pile on the cheese and figs. On the other slice, spread the almond butter. Place over the top of the first piece and press down. Now spread the top of that piece with mayo. After a minute or two, flip to the other side.
Credits // Author and Photography: Emma Chapman. Photos edited with A Beautiful Mess actions.
41 Comments
That´s just look so freaki´n good.
figs and cheese are an amazing combination, but when you pair it with havarti cheese and you melt it all together… miracles happen.
Thanks a lot for this great recipe! I love figs really and this is a wonderful alternative to eat them 🙂
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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What did you dooo???!! my taste buds are hating me right now for not exposing them to this goodness!!
Bravo!
p.s. this was the only time i heard the word “oozing” sound delicious hee hee
Oh wow! This is goood! And it looks so easy so I would definitely try this recipe soon 🙂
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Looks delish! Do you think you could substitute Miracle Whip for the mayonnaise? I tend to only buy Miracle Whip.
I just had lunch… I wish I hadn’t haha! This looks delicious.
I haven’t had breakfast yet and this is making me REALLY hungry! The first one is the best! I had been away from the blog for a month and finally got to post again. I think you’ll really like it! Would love for you to come by!
xx
Yes, Miracle Whip would still work well. You can also use reduced fat Mayo. All good options. I just love the crisp that it can add to the sandwich. 🙂
-Emma
My family makes a lot of grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch, but we’ve never tried using mayo instead of butter! Such a cool idea! I may just have to try this soon 🙂
-Charlotte
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mmmm!I love grilled cheese sandwiches. They remind me of my childhood and my grandmother!
xx,
E.
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Looks lush, very fancy and restaurant-esque!
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no waaaay. this looks heavenly! can’t make it soon enough!
xx
I’m drooling. Brie…figs…grilled cheese…sigh.
Grilled cheeses is one of my favourites. For some reason I never thought to try making a FGC for myself before but now I can’t wait to try 🙂
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Can’t eat it (Cause I’m vegan)but, not going to lie, this looks good! 🙂
Sincerely,
Laurali Star
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This looks really really good! I love grilled sandwiches and figs!
Figs and cheese are the perfect combo, and I looove Havarti. I’m gonna whip some of these up this weekend and take them on a picnic. Thanks for the recipe!
Jenna
http://www.circusofcakes.blogspot.com
OK, what?? Mayo?? If you ladies say so… *cautiously makes mayo fgc*
This looks SO good! What a great lunch idea! I’m a major fan of these creative recipes!
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yum! sounds absolutely delicious. love the flavors you’ve incorporated here. xx. gigi. http://www.gigikkitchen.com
This looks so good! I’m going to have to make this soon 🙂
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fig and almond butter together sound amazing!
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YUM! ah, i’m drooling!
xxoo,
nikki
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I’m with ya! Fancy Grilled Cheese sandwiches are my favourite. Here’s my version I posted about a little while ago:
http://thecommoncreative.blogspot.ca/2014/05/the-upscale-sandwich.html
Kristen
That looks yummy!
These pictures made my mouth water hardcore. I’m going to have to try this for sure!
I’ve never thought to use mayo before! I can imagine it makes it a lot crispier than just butter. I can’t wait to try this next time I make FGC (which is maybe too often? Just kidding, it’s never too often!)
xoxo
Taylor
Feeling a little skeptical about the mayo…but I may HAVE to try this. FIGS? drool. Inspiring me to eat carbs again, Emma. 🙂
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This looks yummy, the melting butter and fig..yum! Gotta try this.
xo
Sandwich of my dreams!
yum, yum, and yum!!
Personally I think figs and gorgonzola are the ultimate combination. I love to pair both of those with prosciutto. Maybe that would make a delicious grilled cheese like this?
Cat
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Oh my god. Droooooling! This looks fantastic!
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This looks delicious. I love the combination of figs and cheese, they go so well together!
OMG, sounds delicious. You got me drooled for a second. Anyway, great post as always and thanks for sharing this ! <3
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Wow I’ve never heard of using Mayo! How interesting…
I love grilled cheese! I’ve never heard of putting mayonnaise but it sounds like a pretty good idea…I can’t wait to try this tomorrow morning!
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Sooooo delicious!! I’ve never tried looking for almond butter here in our shops but I NEED TO!
My favorite FGC is as follow: two slices of raisin bread, butter to cook the outside, honey on the inside, aged cheddar for the cheese, thin slices of apples and crispy bacon. It is the most fantastic GC I’ve ever eaten but this fig one sounds like a winner too.
Made these tonight – my first ABM recipe! Really yummy. The mayo really does crisp up the outside – great tip! Keep the delicious recipes a-comin’. 🙂