Double-Decker Truffled Grilled Cheese

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Melt 3 tablespoons butter with 1 teaspoon truffle oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add 2 slices bread, and toast on both sides.

3. 3

   Set the toast aside and reserve the skillet.

4. 4

   Lay out one slice of untoasted bread.

5. 5

   Top with one-quarter each of the brie, figs and jack cheese, then a slice of toasted bread, then another layer of brie, figs and jack.

6. 6

   Close with a slice of untoasted bread.

7. 7

   Repeat to make another double-decker sandwich.

8. 8

   Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter with the remaining 1 to 2 teaspoons truffle oil in the skillet over medium heat.

9. 9

   Add the sandwiches and cook until golden on the bottom, about 3 minutes.

10. 10

    Flip and cook until golden on the other side, about 2 more minutes, then transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until the cheese is melted, 6 to 8 minutes.

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    Serve with the fig preserves.

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    Photograph my Andrew Mccaul

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.