Charred Spanish Ham and Cheese Melts and

Health score
26%
Charred Spanish Ham and Cheese Melts and
20 min.
4
918kcal

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Looking for a mouth-watering lunch or dinner that's packed with bold flavors and ready in just 20 minutes? Look no further than this Charred Spanish Ham and Cheese Melts recipe! Perfect for those who love a good mix of savory and spicy, this main dish is a delightful combination of serrano ham, manchego cheese, and a homemade relish that's both tangy and slightly sweet.

Served alongside a side of herb-infused, spicy olives, this dish is not only delicious but also offers a satisfying crunch and a beautiful presentation. With a caloric breakdown of 918 kcal per serving, it's a well-balanced meal that caters to those craving a protein-rich, hearty lunch or dinner.

Prepared using simple ingredients and equipment like a food processor, frying pan, and grill, this recipe is accessible for home cooks of all skill levels. So why not give it a try and impress your family and friends with your culinary prowess?

Ingredients

  • slices top 
  • teaspoon cumin seeds 
  • tablespoons thyme sprigs fresh finely chopped
  • tablespoon lemon zest 
  • 0.3 pound manchego cheese with sharp knife or cheese plane thinly sliced
  • servings olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin for drizzling
  • cups olives mixed
  • 0.5 cup pickle relish sweet red
  • teaspoon pepper red
  • 0.3 pound serrano ham 
  • cup savory vegetable hot drained (giardiniera)
  • cup savory vegetable hot drained (giardiniera)

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • grill
  • aluminum foil
  • grill pan

Directions

  1. Layer serrano and cheese in equal amounts on 4 slices of bread. Grind the hot pickled vegetables and the sweet pickle relish in food processor and pulse chop to make a relish.
  2. Spread the relish evenly on sandwich tops and set into place.
  3. Place olives in a foil pouch and season with thyme, lemon zest, cumin seeds and red pepper flakes.
  4. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and seal the pouch.
  5. Place pouch on grill and cook a few minutes on each side to heat the olives, herb and spices.
  6. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium high.
  7. Place sandwiches on grill and weight down with heavy skillet or a brick covered in foil. Char and heat the sandwiches through, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
  8. Cut sammies in half and serve with "Hot" Olives alongside.

Nutrition Facts

Calories918kcal
Protein16.75%
Fat43.64%
Carbs39.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
55.13
Glycemic Load
55.26
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
31.876522147137%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.1mg
Luteolin
1.98mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:918.42kcal
45.92%
Fat:45.83g
70.51%
Saturated Fat:14.25g
89.08%
Carbohydrates:93.59g
31.2%
Net Carbohydrates:83.69g
30.43%
Sugar:15.3g
17%
Cholesterol:60.71mg
20.24%
Sodium:3096.25mg
134.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:39.58g
79.16%
Vitamin A:5788.8IU
115.78%
Vitamin B1:1.04mg
69.4%
Calcium:552.41mg
55.24%
Selenium:37.72µg
53.88%
Manganese:0.98mg
49.13%
Folate:188.12µg
47.03%
Iron:8.04mg
44.66%
Fiber:9.9g
39.58%
Vitamin B2:0.66mg
38.99%
Vitamin B3:7.69mg
38.45%
Vitamin E:5.25mg
34.97%
Vitamin K:36.49µg
34.75%
Vitamin C:17.35mg
21.03%
Copper:0.42mg
20.82%
Phosphorus:202.96mg
20.3%
Magnesium:80.16mg
20.04%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
13.86%
Zinc:1.92mg
12.82%
Potassium:421.23mg
12.04%
Vitamin B5:0.62mg
6.17%