Smoked Italian Sausage & Fig Balsamic Focaccia Sandwich

Ingredients:

2 cups dried figs, halved (stems removed)
3/4 cup Fig Balsamic Infused Oil
1 tsp. sugar
4 squares focaccia bread
Asiago cheese sliced
1 pound smoked Italian sausage thinly sliced.

Tuscan Herb Olive Oil for brushing

Directions:

Bring figs, 1 cup water, balsamic & sugar to simmer for 20 minutes.
Let cool. Puree in food processor until smooth.
For Sandwich: 
Preheat griddle.
Slice focaccia in half.  Toast cut side down on griddle
Place thin layer of fig spread on inside of both halves.
Place slices of cheese on bottom of bread and top with sausage.
Close sandwich, brush both sides with Tuscan Herb olive oil and griddle until golden brown. (you could also use your panini press!
Great for a Holiday lunch! Enjoy friends & Happy Holidays!