Spanish Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Manchego and Jamón Serrano

Health score
7%
Spanish Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Manchego and Jamón Serrano
45 min.
2
1020kcal

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Indulge in a delightful twist on a classic favorite with our Spanish Grilled Cheese Sandwiches featuring the rich flavors of Manchego cheese and the savory goodness of jamón Serrano. This gourmet sandwich is not just a meal; it's an experience that transports your taste buds straight to the sun-drenched streets of Spain.

Imagine biting into perfectly toasted bread, golden and crisp on the outside, while the inside reveals a melty, gooey layer of Manchego cheese paired with the delicate, salty notes of jamón Serrano. The addition of sweet Medjool dates adds a surprising burst of flavor that beautifully balances the savory elements, making each bite a harmonious blend of tastes and textures.

Whether you're looking for a satisfying lunch, a quick dinner, or a unique dish to impress your guests, this recipe is sure to please. With just 45 minutes of preparation, you can create a meal that feels indulgent yet is surprisingly simple to make. Plus, the option to prepare it ahead of time means you can enjoy a stress-free cooking experience.

So gather your ingredients, fire up your panini press or skillet, and get ready to savor a sandwich that elevates the humble grilled cheese to new culinary heights. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter room temperature
  • ounces pancetta thinly sliced
  • ounces manchego cheese thinly sliced
  •  medjool dates pitted chopped
  • slices sandwich bread white firm

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • panini press

Directions

  1. Line baking sheet with waxed paper.
  2. Spreadbutter on bread slices, dividing equally.
  3. Place2 bread slices on prepared baking sheet,buttered side down. Top bread slices withhalf of sliced cheese (1 1/2 ounces each); topcheese with ham, dividing equally.
  4. Sprinkledates over. Top with remaining cheese,then remaining 2 bread slices, buttered sideup. Refrigerate 30 minutes. DO AHEAD: Canbe made 8 hours ahead. Cover with plasticwrap and keep chilled. Peel plastic fromsandwiches before continuing.
  5. Heat panini press and cook sandwichesaccording to manufacturer’s instructions.(Alternatively, heat heavy large skillet overmedium-high heat. Reduce heat to mediumlow.
  6. Place sandwiches in skillet.
  7. Placeanother large skillet atop sandwiches; placeweight, such as large can of tomatoes, atopskillet. Cook sandwiches until golden brownand cheese melts, about 4 minutes per side.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories1020kcal
Protein13.3%
Fat62.84%
Carbs23.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
62.39
Glycemic Load
17.54
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
17.2986956161%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1019.82kcal
50.99%
Fat:71.77g
110.42%
Saturated Fat:40.01g
250.03%
Carbohydrates:61.32g
20.44%
Net Carbohydrates:56.96g
20.71%
Sugar:34.59g
38.43%
Cholesterol:173.57mg
57.86%
Sodium:1265.6mg
55.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:34.18g
68.36%
Calcium:1054.11mg
105.41%
Selenium:23.21µg
33.15%
Vitamin B1:0.44mg
29%
Vitamin B3:5.44mg
27.21%
Manganese:0.44mg
22.22%
Vitamin A:1085.56IU
21.71%
Fiber:4.37g
17.46%
Phosphorus:172.95mg
17.29%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
15.85%
Folate:63.33µg
15.83%
Potassium:509.88mg
14.57%
Iron:2.35mg
13.05%
Copper:0.26mg
12.98%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.87%
Magnesium:46.64mg
11.66%
Vitamin B5:0.99mg
9.92%
Zinc:1.34mg
8.93%
Vitamin E:0.84mg
5.61%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.32%
Vitamin K:2.87µg
2.73%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Source:Epicurious