Edelweiss Town Hall Emmentaler and Confit Duck Sandwiches

Pan-grilled sandwiches made with dried fig jam, shredded duck confit, Emmentaler cheese and watercress. Recipe by Chef Michael Smith.

Recipe Ingredients:

8 slices hearth-baked whole wheat bread
1/2 cup dried fig jam
2 cups shredded duck confit
2 cups Wisconsin Edelweiss Emmentaler Cheese*, shredded
2 cups watercress or arugula
3 tablespoons softened butter

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Lay all bread slices on work surface. Spread each with fig jam. Divide duck confit between four slices of bread. Divide cheese evenly over duck. Add watercress or arugula. Top with remaining 4 slices bread, fig-side down.
3. Lightly butter each side of sandwiches.
4. Toast sandwiches in large nonstick skillet. Place on baking sheet in oven until hot and gooey.
5. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.

*Or substitute with Swiss cheese.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.