SPANISH GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICHES WITH MANCHEGO AND JAMóN SERRANO

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Spanish Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Manchego and Jamón Serrano image

Jamón Serrano, a salty cured Spanish ham, is the traditional pairing for Manchego cheese. The ham is sold at specialty foods stores and at Spanish and Latin markets, and the cheese can be found at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

Provided by Rick Rodgers

Categories     Sandwich     Cheese     Valentine's Day     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Father's Day     Lunch     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Cheese Week

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
4 slices firm white sandwich bread
6 ounces Manchego cheese, thinly sliced
4 ounces thinly sliced jamón Serrano or prosciutto
4 Medjool dates, pitted, chopped

Steps:

  • Line 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.)

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