the matilda

San Diego, CA
Updated on Sep 30, 2014

Love at first bite! Ham, berries, mascarpone cheese all combine to create a phenomenal taste that can't be denied!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Oh wow, I love the blend of flavors in this scrumptious sandwich.  The clove butter made the bread tasty.  And mascarpone with the berries gave a sweet taste mixed with the savory ham. Just delightful!

prep time
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 slices french bread , sliced 1/2 in thick
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temp
  • 1/8 tablespoon ground cloves
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup whole blackberries
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 8 ounces deli sliced smoked ham

How To Make the matilda

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350, place ham in baking dish and set in oven to heat.
  • Step 2
    Mix together butter and cloves. Set aside.
  • Step 3
    Beat mascarpone and vanilla with electric mixer and the whisk attachment until fluffy. Set aside.
  • Step 4
    Place blackberries and sugar in food processor and process until berries have broken down and are combined with sugar. Set aside.
  • Step 5
    Preheat skillet over medium heat. Spread ½ tablespoon on one side of each slice of bread. Place bread, butter side down, in skillet and cook until golden.
  • Step 6
    Remove ham from oven as soon as you are ready to assemble sandwiches.
  • Step 7
    Lay 4 slices bread, toasted side down, and on each slice arrange 2 ounces ham, 1/4 cup mascarpone mixture, 1 tablespoon blackberry mixture and second slice of bread (butter side up), in that order.
  • Step 8
    makes 4. enjoy!

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Culture: American
Ingredient: Bread
Method: Stove Top

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