Spanish Grilled Cheese Sandwiches With Manchego and Jamon Serran

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2

Spanish Grilled Cheese Sandwiches With Manchego and Jamon Serrano

by The Chefin Sandwich

Prep

10 min

Cook

6 min

Ready In

16 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	3 tablespoons butter , room temperature
	4 slices firm white bread
	6 ounces manchego cheese , thinly sliced
	4 ounces thinly sliced jamon serrano or 4 ounces prosciutto
	4 medjool dates , pitted , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

720

Sugar

17g

Fat

53g

Spanish Grilled Cheese Sandwiches With Manchego and Jamon Serrano are a delicious twist on a classic grilled cheese sandwich. Made with crusty white bread, buttery manchego cheese, salty jamon serrano, and sweet dates, these sandwiches are the perfect combination of flavors and textures. They are also incredibly easy to make, making them a great quick meal option for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Whether you serve them with a side salad or on their own, these sandwiches are sure to be a hit with anyone who loves the classic combination of cheese and ham.

Instructions

1.	Spread butter on one side of each slice of bread.
2.	Place two slices of bread butter side down in a large skillet over medium heat. Top each with half the cheese, half the ham, and half the chopped dates.
3.	Top each with remaining bread slice, butter side up.
4.	Cook sandwiches for about 3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden brown.
5.	Flip the sandwiches and cook until the other side is also golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.

PROS

These sandwiches are a delicious combination of savory and sweet, with the melted cheese and salty ham pairing perfectly with the sweet and chewy dates.

They are also easy to make and can be enjoyed as a quick lunch or dinner.

CONS

This recipe is high in fat and calories due to the butter, cheese, and ham.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The manchego cheese in this recipe is a good source of protein and calcium, which can help build strong bones and muscles.
The dates in this recipe are also a good source of fiber, which can help promote digestive health.