Italian Pressed Toast (Toast Farcito)
Italian Pressed Toast (Toast Farcito) layers silky prosciutto and creamy fontina with a bright, briny pop from chopped giardiniera. The bread crisps to a golden crunch while the cheese softens, giving each bite a balanced mix of salty, tangy, and rich flavors—perfect for a quick lunch, an afternoon snack, or a casual aperitivo plate.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Italian Pressed Toast (Toast Farcito), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 8
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat a panini press following the manufacturer's directions.
- 2
Lay 1 slice of prosciutto and 1 slice of Fontina cheese on each of 1 bread slice; spoon 2 tablespoons giardiniera over each cheese layer. Cover the sandwiches with the remaining bread slices.
- 3
Cook each panino in the press until the cheese is melted and the bread is toasted, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Repeat with the remaining panino.
- 5
Serve with hot pickled peppers on the side.
- Calories 1167.96 kcal High 58%
- Protein 72.78 g Good Source 146%
- Carbohydrate 36.09 g 13%
- Total Fat 83.94 g High 108%
- Saturated Fat 62.3 g High 312%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 268.35 mg High 89%
- Sodium 3326.84 mg High 145%
- Dietary Fiber 3.69 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 6.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 1347.89 mg Good Source 104%
- Iron 3.15 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 3.39 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 22.42 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Italian Pressed Toast (Toast Farcito) is an Italian dinner recipe made with 5 ingredients. It takes about 15 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Fontina Cheese, Giardiniera, Hot Pickled Peppers, and Prosciutto. Each serving provides about 1167.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Italian Pressed Toast (Toast Farcito)?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 5 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Italian Pressed Toast (Toast Farcito) made of?
- The main ingredients are Fontina Cheese, Giardiniera, Hot Pickled Peppers, Prosciutto, Sandwich Thins. The full list of 5 is above.
- What goes well with Italian Pressed Toast (Toast Farcito)?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Italian Pressed Toast (Toast Farcito)?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1167.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian Pressed Toast (Toast Farcito) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Italian Pressed Toast (Toast Farcito) healthy?
- Italian Pressed Toast (Toast Farcito) has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 1167.96 calories and 72.78 g of protein, or 146% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3326.84 mg (145% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 62.3 g (312% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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