How to Make Italian "Stuffed" Toast (Toast Farcito) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Italian "Stuffed" Toast, or Toast Farcito, is a delicious and indulgent breakfast or brunch dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. This recipe takes the concept of French toast and gives it an Italian twist, filling the bread with a savory ricotta and prosciutto mixture before frying it to golden perfection. The result is a dish that is rich, flavorful, and comforting, perfect for a special weekend morning treat.

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Ingredients

  • 2 slices prosciutto
  • 2 slices fontina cheese
  • 4 slices thinly sliced sandwich bread
  • ¼ cup chopped giardiniera (pickled Italian vegetables)
  • 2 hot pickled peppers (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 mins
  • Total Time: 13 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 sandwiches

  • Heat a panino press according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Place 1 slice prosciutto and 1 slice fontina cheese onto a slice of bread; repeat with remaining prosciutto, fontina cheese, and slice of bread. Add 1/2 of the giardiniera on top of each cheese layer and top sandwiches with remaining bread slices, creating 2 sandwiches.
  • Cook each panino in the press until the cheese has melted and the bread has toasted, about 3 minutes. Serve with hot pickled peppers on the side.
  • Nutrition

    310 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 46mg
    • Sodium: 888mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 237mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 143mg