Roasted Red Pepper Prosciutto Grilled Cheese

Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Month with a delicious Prosciutto Grilled Cheese. You’ll love the combination of salty prosciutto with gooey cheese, tangy roasted red peppers, and crispy sourdough bread.

photo of Roasted Red Pepper and Prosciutto Grilled Cheese sandwiches stacked in a grill pan

Recipe by former contributor Carla of Carla’s Confections Blog

Creating this Prosciutto Grilled Cheese

Did you know there is such thing as National Grilled Cheese Month? Now that is certainly a food festivity I can bring myself to celebrate (everyday if I must!).

I sure wasn’t going to miss the opportunity to try out a new grilled cheese sandwich, all in the name of food blogging of course.

I don’t know what possessed me to try grilled cheese with roasted red pepper, but my goodness! I don’t think I’ll ever eat another grilled cheese without the stuff!

The roasted red peppers provide the perfect balance to the sharp taste of the cheeses and the salty taste of the prosciutto. Plus, they give the sandwich just the right amount of texture.

I also adorned this beauty with sliced prosciutto as well as extra sharp white cheddar cheese and Parmigiano Reggiano, because National Grilled Cheese Month deserves some class.

I am so glad I stepped outside my box to try this, and I promise you won’t be disappointed with it either!

What’s in this Prosciutto Grilled Cheese?

Sourdough Bread
Butter
Prosciutto
Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese
White Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Roasted Red Peppers

For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.

Tips for Making the Best Prosciutto Grilled Cheese

Purchase a good quality cheddar for this recipe. We like to visit the cheese counter at our grocery store because they always have great advice for good options to try.
Use a sturdy sourdough bread, like an artisan loaf, so it will be able to hold up with all the tasty ingredients.
Make sure you butter the outside of the bread slices. You’ll love the crispy, buttery bread!
Use a cast-iron skillet set to medium to medium-low heat. Cooking at a lower heat will allow the bread to become crisp and golden brown while the cheese melts.

photo of cooked Roasted Red Pepper and Prosciutto Grilled Cheese sandwiches

Prosciutto Grilled Cheese Recipe FAQs

Got questions about how to make this grilled cheese recipe? Here are the answers to a few commonly asked questions. Feel free to leave any other questions in the comments on this post and I’ll respond with answers.

Do I need to make my own roasted red peppers?

I went the easy route and bought jarred roasted red bell peppers, so absolutely feel free to go that route.

If you prefer, you can make your own roasted red peppers. Check out this tutorial for How to Roast Peppers for instructions.

Can I make a gluten-free grilled cheese with prosciutto?

Yes, just use your favorite gluten-free sourdough bread (pick one that is sturdy, like an artisan bread). Also, double check that the cheeses and prosciutto are all certified gluten-free.

What is the best way to cook a grilled cheese sandwich?

I made these on the stove top using a grill pan, and I placed a non-fitting lid over the top to both press down the sandwich on the grill pan as well as create a closed area to allow for better cheese melting.

But feel free to use a panini press, or any available pan you have. No matter what, you can’t go wrong with these!

What to Serve with Prosciutto Grilled Cheese

Quick and easy is what I prefer for our side dishes when I make grilled cheese sandwiches for dinner. Here are some of my favorite sides to serve with this prosciutto grilled cheese recipe:

For total fall comfort food, serve this prosciutto grilled cheese with Cream of Tomato Soup, the classic side dish for grilled cheese sandwiches!
These “Cheesy” Kale Chips are one of our favorite ways to serve veggies as a side dish with a sandwich. Their crispy texture is the perfect companion!
Roasted Broccoli is a great, easy vegetable side dish to serve on the side of the grilled cheese recipe.

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Roasted Red Pepper and Prosciutto Grilled Cheese

Yield: 2 sandwiches

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

A twist on the original grilled cheese using sharp cheddar cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano, roasted red peppers and prosciutto. You won't regret trying this twist!

Ingredients

4 slices sourdough bread
4 Tbsp spreadable butter (1 Tbsp per slice)
2-4 slices Prosciutto, as desired
1 1/2 cup freshly shreddded Parmigiano Reggiano
1 1/2 cup freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese (I used Cabot)
2-3 slices roasted red pepper from the jar per sandwich, as desired

Instructions

Freshly shred the cheeses before building the sandwiches. Shredded cheese allows for more even melting throughout the sandwich.
Spread 1 Tbsp of butter on one side of each slice of bread (this will be the outside of the sandwiches)
Place 1-2 slices of Prosciutto per sandwich as desired, on one side of the sandwich (non-buttered side). Top with desired amount of roasted red pepper slices from the jar, and add 1 1/2 cups shredded cheeses, reserving the remaining cheese for the second sandwich. Finally top with second non-buttered slice of bread. Buttered sides of bread should be facing out.
Turn grill pan on to medium-high heat and allow to come to temperature while you build second sandwich the same way as the first.
Once pan is fully heated through, place one side of the sandwich down on the pan and cover with a lid to press down and allow cheese to melt. Cook for roughly 5 minutes, checking frequently to make sure it is not burning. Once cheese starts to melt and bottom slice of bread begins to turn golden brown, flip sandwich over carefully, and cook for another 5 minutes, checking frequently to ensure even cooking and no burning. Turn heat down if needed.
Remove carefully and repeat with second sandwich.
Enjoy warm.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1757Total Fat: 110gSaturated Fat: 62gTrans Fat: 4gUnsaturated Fat: 35gCholesterol: 334mgSodium: 5077mgCarbohydrates: 95gFiber: 4gSugar: 9gProtein: 96g

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