Best Spanish Ham And Cheese Sandwich Bocadillo De Jamón Recipes

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Provided by Vickie Parks

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 loaf baguette-style galician bread (or a rustic mediterranean baguette)
6 oz thinly sliced jamón serrano (a spanish serrano cured ham)
6 oz thinly sliced manchego cheese
7-ounce jar(s) wood fire-roasted piquillo peppers
3-ounce jar(s) spanish black olives, thinly sliced (optional)
2 to 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

1. Slice baguette in half, lengthwise. Drizzle olive oil on the inside of both halves of the bread.
2. Arrange the ham on the bottom half of the baguette, then arrange Manchego cheese slices on top of the ham. Then arrange the piquillo peppers over the cheese. Then (if using the olives) evenly distribute the olives on top of the peppers.
3. Place the other half of the bread on top. Cut the baguette in half. To serve, cut both portions in half (for easier handling), and serve with tapas or your favorite chips.

Bocadillo (spanish Ham and Cheese Sandwiches) image

Provided by jovigirl

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large soft Italian rolls
3 -4 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large ripe tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
8 slices ham or 8 slices prosciutto
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, thinly sliced

Steps:

Cut rolls open and toast lightly under broiler or in toaster oven. Smash garlic cloves with side of a knife, place in a small bowl and toss with olive oil to flavor.
Lightly brush insides and ousides of rolls with garlic oil. Place 4 bottom halves in a large, heavy non-stick skillet. Place sliced tomatoes on bread, sprinkle with oregano, then layer with meat and cheese. Top with upper halves. CLose and press together well. Heat skillet over med-high heat. Lower heat and cook about 6 minutes per side, until outside is lightly crisped and cheese is melted. For crisper, thinner sandwiches, flatten with another skillet or a wide-bottomed saucepan as they cook, or use a panini press.
Cut sandwiches in half and serve immediately.