This Prosciutto and Asiago Sandwich with Marsala Mushrooms and Fig Jam is the ultimate sandwich. A sweet and savory combo that’s irresistible!
Hello friends and Happy Thursday!
I’ve been working furiously in my kitchen lately. Fall baking is in full swing and I’m having a field day concocting some comfort food dishes that I know will knock your socks off! Every so often I visit my recipe index to make sure I’m spreading the love around to each and every category and guess what? I have not posted one sandwich on the blog yet! Zippo, zilch, nada one! I didn’t even have a category for sandwiches! Really? And I call myself a food blogger? What was I thinking? Or obviously not thinking?!
Well, things are changing around here folks. Today, I’m bringin’ it to the table! I’m steppin’ up my sandwich game with this incredibly dee-licious Prosciutto and Asiago Sandwich with Marsala Mushrooms and Fig Jam!! Long title, I know, but it just wouldn’t be right if I didn’t include all the ingredients that make this the best sandwich on the blog. Well, let me rephrase that, the only sandwich on the blog, but clearly it’s gonna be hard to top!
You know the love we have for Marsala Mushrooms here at the BHK. Remember those? We put those beauties on just about anything. So when I was thinking of a crazy delicious sandwich to share with you guys, I knew they’d have to be on it. I also wanted a sweet-savory combo, so I added some of my delicious homemade fig jam. I highly recommend it, but if you don’t have the time or can’t find the figs, store-bought will totally work. Just don’t leave it out! My recipe for the fig jam will be more than you need for the two sandwiches, but it can be kept in the refrigerator for three months, so you’ll have it the next time you want to make these or for your next cheeseboard.
Let’s start at the bottom and work our way to the top. A slice of quality crusty artisan bread toasted and topped with some tangy Dijon mustard, some peppery arugula, thinly sliced prosciutto, sharp, full flavored Asiago cheese, some drool worthy Marsala mushrooms, and finally topped with another slice of crusty bread spread with sweet fig jam. Then secure it all with a bamboo skewer threaded with two classic sweet gherkins. Now that’s what I call a sandwich! Enjoy!
- Fig Jam:
- 2 lbs. fresh figs stemmed and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- pinch of salt
- Marsala Mushrooms:
- 1 8 oz. container white button mushrooms sliced
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/8 tsp. dried thyme leaves
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
- 2 Tbsp. Marsala wine
- Sandwich:
- 4 slices crusty artisan bread toasted
- 3 tsp. Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 cup arugula
- 1 3 oz. package prosciutto 6 slices
- 3 oz. Asiago cheese sliced thin
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Fig Jam: Place figs in a large saucepan over high heat. Add sugar, lemon juice, water and salt and bring to a boil. Stir until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to a simmer and continue to cook, uncovered until the fruit is soft and the mixture has thickened, about 45 minutes.
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Remove from heat. Spoon the jam into jars. Seal and let come to room temperature.
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Store in refrigerator for up to 3 months.
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Marsala Mushrooms:
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Heat 1 Tbsp. butter in a large saute pan over medium high heat. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring often until you see the mushrooms begin to release their moisture.
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Add the garlic , thyme, salt and pepper and continue to cook until most of the water evaporates.
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Add the remaining 1 Tbsp. butter and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes until mushrooms are nicely browned.
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Add the Marsala wine and increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Continue to boil until the Marsala has cooked down. Remove from heat.
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To assemble the sandwiches:
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Spread 1 1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard on 2 slices of the toasted artisan bread.
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Top the Dijon mustard with some arugula, then 3 slices prosciutto, some sliced Asiago cheese and some Marsala mushrooms.
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Spread 2 tsp. fig jam on two more slices of toasted bread and place on top of sandwich.
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Secure the sandwich with a bamboo skewer threaded with 2 sweet gherkins.
Oh my goodness, this looks like quite a sandwich. I love it! There are so many flavors going on in there. I am a huge fan of fig jam on cheese boards with my favorite Robusto cheese so I look forward to trying your recipe. Have a great weekend!
Hope you enjoy it Karen! Those Marsala mushrooms and that fig jam! Delish!
Well, you certainly added your first sandwich recipe to the blog with a bang, Mary Ann! You probably know that I love sweet/savoury combos so this is totally up my alley. I could eat a sandwich every day for lunch or dinner, especially if it looks this good! Can’t wait to give this one a try. I know hubby will love it too! Have a lovely weekend, my friend! xo
Yay! Glad you think so! Hope you both love it! XO
Wowza! Well I think you are MORE than making up for the lack of sandwiches on the blog with this one, Mary Ann! Talk about an epic sammie packed with allllll the YUM! This is seriously incredible, mi-dear! Love each and every layer! Pinned! Cheers, friend!
Thanks for pinning Chey! This one’s a keeper!
Yep, that is pretty much my dream sandwich :) Love each and every part of it, from top to bottom! Beautiful photos, too :)
Coming from you that’s a huge compliment Jennifer! Thanks so much and enjoy!
Your photography always makes me smile, and this is an epic sandwich! I don’t have any sandwiches on my blog…you’ve inspired me to step up my game!!
Thanks so much Sue! It’s funny because I LOVE sandwiches too! Hope you enjoy this one if you give it a try! Can’t wait to see what you’ll be sharing! I’m sure it’ll be a winner!
What an epic sandwich Mary Ann!
I knew you’d like this one Matt!
Whoa! This is the best sandwich ever! You don’t need a sandwich category – you nailed the whole thing with this one!
Ha! Thanks Rachelle!
This is one seriously good looking sandwich, Mary Ann. Love the fig jam – that’s very unexpected – but must be delicious. I don’t think I have a sandwich on my blog either – a couple of wraps but no sandwich – you’ve inspired me! Love the little pickle topper!
Thanks Geraldine! The fig jam is a must! Happy weekend!
Your first sandwich is most DEFINITELY a winner, Mary Ann! I’m so into that fig jam – I need to at least make a big jar of that, followed up by one of these sandwiches for lunch :) so much goodness!
Thanks so much Rachel! This sandwich has a little sweet and a little savory, just the way I like it! Hope you enjoy if you give it a try!
this is one of the most impressive sandwiches I’ve ever seen! Totally love the sweetness from the fig jam with the mushrooms and prosciutto.
Thanks Gina! It’s one of my favorites! Hope you enjoy it if you give it a go!
These flavors sound incredible, I need this sandwich in my life!
Yes! This is a favorite at our house. Give it a go Laura!
This sandwich is simply everything Mary Ann! Your photos are getting more beautiful with every post. *heart eye emoji* ;)
Aww, thanks so much Alida! This sandwich is such a favorite sweet and savory combo! Happy weekend!
Fantastic combo and I’m with you…these mushrooms and fig jam should go on everything. Isn’t funny how sometimes the things we eat everyday never make it on the blog? And what a sandwich for your first! YUM.
Thanks Cathy! Yes, or sometimes I wish I could share things that turn out terrible in photos, but honestly are just so good. I’d love to just say, “close your eyes and imagine…” or “just trust me on this guys, you’ll love it!”
I’m currently looking at my humble ham sandwich with deep disappointment. This looks like a perfect lunch, so many flavours in one sandwich. I cannot wait to try, thank you for sharing.
So sorry Matt! You’ll need to up your sandwich game next time! The Marsala mushrooms and fig jam are perfect on this one! Thanks so much for commenting and hope you enjoy!
Mary Ann, what a sandwich! I love the addition of fig jam and Marsala mushrooms. Who says a sandwich has to be boring . Your are such a creative cook, surprise us with more sandwhiches like this.
Will do Gerlinde! Thanks so much! I couldn’t believe I had no sandwiches on the blog yet! Glad you enjoyed this one!
This looks absolutely incredible. Stunning, Mary Ann! Every layer of this sandwich is delicious. I don’t know how you can top it with another sandwich! ;) Hope you have had a wonderful weekend. xo
Thanks so much Tessa! Tom and I enjoy Marsala mushrooms on just about everything and they’re perfect with the fig jam and prosciutto! Hope your weekend was fabulous too!
Welcome to the sandwich side – you are definitely kicking things off in style! AND, inspiring me to make my own fig jam. YUM! Pinning!
Do it Kate! So easy and perfect for this sandwich or your next cheeseboard! XO