Spanish · Lunch
Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Grilled Spanish sandwich with cooked ham and Manchego cheese between buttered white bread, pressed on a griddle until the cheese melts and the crust turns golden. Built on ham and nutty Manchego, finished with Dijon mustard for sharpness against the salty pork.
$4
8 minsPrep
7 minsCook
15 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
578Calories
32.8gProtein
32.5gFat
39.9gCarbs
4.9gSugar
2gFiber
2066mgSodium
128mgChol
17.3gSat Fat
420mgPotassium
440mgCalcium
3.1mgIron
1.2mcgVitamin B12
0.5mgVitamin C
gluten-free-adaptable
rich-umami
all-time-classics
quick-lunch
Instructions
1
Prep
Spread softened butter on one outer side of each bread slice, then flip buttered-side down and spread Dijon mustard on the inner sides.
2
Build
Layer cooked ham and Manchego cheese on one slice and close the sandwich so buttered sides face outward.
3
Grill
Heat a skillet over medium heat with olive oil, add sandwich, and press with spatula for 3 minutes per side until bread is deep golden and cheese softens at edges.
4
Plate
Let sandwich rest 1 minute off heat, then cut diagonally in half and serve.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 6.4 oz420g cooked ham
- 2.2 oz60g Manchego cheese
- 4 slices4 slices white bread (140g total)
- 2 tbsp28g butter, softened
- 2 tsp2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp1 tsp olive oil
