Spanish Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Manchego and Jamón Serrano
Spanish Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Manchego and Jamón Serrano is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Line baking sheet with waxed paper.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionLine baking sheet with waxed paper.
Spread butter on bread slices, dividing equally.
Place 2 bread slices on prepared baking sheet, buttered side down.
Top bread slices with half of sliced cheese (1 1/2 ounces each); top cheese with ham, dividing equally.
Sprinkle dates over.
Top with remaining cheese, then remaining 2 bread slices, buttered side up.
Refrigerate 30 minutes.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 8 hours ahead.
Cover with plastic wrap and keep chilled.
Peel plastic from sandwiches before continuing.
Heat panini press and cook sandwiches according to manufacturer's instructions. (Alternatively, heat heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to mediumlow.
Place sandwiches in skillet.
Place another large skillet atop sandwiches; place weight, such as large can of tomatoes, atop skillet.
Cook sandwiches until golden brown and cheese melts, about 4 minutes per side.).
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.