Jamón Serrano, a salty cured Spanish ham, is the traditional pairing for Manchego cheese. The ham is sold at specialty foods stores and at Spanish and Latin markets, and the cheese can be found at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings
Step 1
Line baking sheet with waxed paper. Spread butter on bread slices, dividing equally. Place 2 bread slices on prepared baking sheet, buttered side down. Top bread slices with half of sliced cheese (1 1/2 ounces each); top cheese with ham, dividing equally. Sprinkle dates over. Top with remaining cheese, then remaining 2 bread slices, buttered side up. Refrigerate 30 minutes. DO AHEAD:Can be made 8 hours ahead.Cover with plastic wrap and keep chilled. Peel plastic from sandwiches before continuing.
Step 2
根据热帕尼尼媒体和烹饪三明治manufacturer's instructions. (Alternatively, heat heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to mediumlow. Place sandwiches in skillet. Place another large skillet atop sandwiches; place weight, such as large can of tomatoes, atop skillet. Cook sandwiches until golden brown and cheese melts, about 4 minutes per side.)
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Back to TopJust made these sandwiches for the family and everyone loved them. I went with prosciutto since jamón Serrano could not be found. I found the dates really added a sweetness to keep the saltiness of the prosciutto in check. All in all a very good quick meal.
zoso
Jackson, MI
4/2/2012
This is a good enough grilled cheese sandwich, but not quite good enough to merit the extra expense of Manchego and Serrano ham. Once melted, cheese tastes pretty much the same.The chopped dates don't bring much to the recipe, either: more like, "What's that funny taste?"
NancyFrease
San Rafael, CA
1/21/2011
These sandwiches were outstanding! First made with a loaf of herb flat bread; the next day, used a loaf of ciabatta. Also used chopped fresh figs instead of dates - a wonderful contrast to the ham and cheese. Served with gazpacho - lunches to die for.
culrita
San Francisco, CA
8/16/2009
Sooooo delicious! We used proscuitto and manchego sandwiched between slices of thinly sliced crusty olive bread. The dates tone down the saltiness of the meat and cheese. Divine! We paired the sandwiches with Epicurious' Zucchini and Spinach soup ... a perfect combo. //m.fonts4kids.com/articlesguides/everydaycooking/weeklydinnerplanners/040309/recipes/food/views/Zucchini-and-Spinach-Soup-107910
TiffanyFox
San Diego
4/12/2009
Serrano with manchego in a sandwich with butter!!!!!!!!!!! Use real bread and don't add butter!!!!!!
Anonymous
mad
4/6/2009
This makes a very good "gourmet" grilled cheese and ham sandwich. I couldn't find jamon serrano so I used prosciutto instead and it tasted fine. The manchego and prosciutto can be a bit salty so have something to balance it on the side. The dates add a nice sweetness to the sandwich.
billabercrombie
Elkridge, MD
3/17/2009
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