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
- 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
- Protein 72.78 g Good Source
- Carbs 36.09 g Moderate
- Total Fat 83.94 g High
- Saturated Fat 62.3 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 268.35 mg High
- Sodium 3326.84 mg High
- Fiber 3.69 g Moderate
- Sugar 6.74 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 1395.54 mg Good Source
- Iron 3.15 mg Moderate
- Potassium 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 1347.94 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 22.42 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
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.
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