Open-Faced Prosciutto and Jam Sandwiches with Ricotta and Arugula

These open-faced sandwiches are a delightful combination of flavors and textures. Crusty sourdough bread is topped with creamy ricotta, salty prosciutto, sweet peach jam, and a tangle of lemon-kissed arugula. It’s a fancy-looking dish that comes together in just minutes.

Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner, these sandwiches are as fun to eat as they are to make. Feel free to use your hands or a knife and fork—either way, you’ll enjoy every bite.

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Ingredients

4 slice Sourdough BreadView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit LemonView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 ounce ProsciuttoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 ounce ArugulaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 ounce Ricotta CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Peach JamView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Chili FlakesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 teaspoon Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Wash and dry the lemon. Quarter it. Toast the sourdough bread slices until golden brown.
2. Separate the prosciutto slices and lay them flat on a work surface; cut horizontally into 1/2-inch strips.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the arugula, olive oil, a pinch of salt and pepper, and as much lemon juice as you like. Toss to coat.
4. Spread a thin layer of ricotta cheese over each toasted sourdough slice.
5. Top with the arugula mixture, prosciutto strips, and a drizzle of peach jam. Sprinkle with chili flakes to taste.
6. Divide the open-faced sandwiches between plates. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of bread?

Yes, you can substitute sourdough with any crusty bread like ciabatta or French bread.

How can I make this sandwich vegetarian?

Simply omit the prosciutto or replace it with grilled vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.

Can I prepare these sandwiches ahead of time?

It’s best to assemble them just before serving to keep the bread crisp and the arugula fresh.