Spanish · Lunch
Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich (Gluten-Free)
Gluten-free bread encases sliced cooked ham and Manchego cheese, pan-grilled in olive oil until the crust turns crisp and golden and the cheese melts. Buttered and served hot, this Spanish bocadillo-style sandwich pairs nutty cheese with salty cured pork in every bite.
$4
5 minsPrep
7 minsCook
12 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
476Calories
18.2gProtein
30.2gFat
31.4gCarbs
3.9gSugar
3.4gFiber
1303mgSodium
90mgChol
14.1gSat Fat
210mgPotassium
410mgCalcium
1.9mgIron
1mcgVitamin B12
0.3mgVitamin C
gluten-free
gluten-free
Instructions
1
Prep
Lay both bread slices on a board and butter one side of each thinly with softened butter.
2
Build
Layer Manchego cheese and cooked ham onto the unbuttered side of one slice, season with black pepper, then close with the second slice buttered side out.
3
Grill
Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat for 1 minute, then place the sandwich in the pan and press lightly with a spatula, cooking 3 to 4 minutes per side until deep golden brown and cheese melts.
4
Plate
Transfer to a cutting board, slice diagonally in half, and serve immediately while the cheese is molten.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 7 oz200g cooked ham
- 2.8 oz80g Manchego cheese
- 4 slices140g total gluten-free sandwich bread
- 2 tsp2 tsp butter, softened
- 2 tsp2 tsp olive oil
- 2 pinch2 pinch black pepper
