Name: Grilled Serrano Ham and Manchego Sandwich
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 4 Tbsp (2 oz/60 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 8 slices ciabatta, sturdy white bread, or whole-grain bread; ¼ lb (125 g) membrillo (see note), cut into 4 thin slices; ¼ lb (125 g) thinly sliced serrano ham (8 slices); 5–6 oz (155–185 g) semiaged Manchego cheese, thinly sliced

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Cheese Obsession

By Georgeanne Brennan

Published 2013

About

I’ve never met a ham and cheese sandwich I didn’t like, and this Spanish-inspired version is exceptional. It features the classic pairing of Manchego and membrillo (quince paste). Manchego is available at various stages of aging; I prefer a semiaged cheese here, but any will do.

Ingredients

8 slices ciabatta, sturdy white bread, or whole-grain bread
4 Tbsp (2 oz

Main course

Method

Spread 1 side of each bread slice with a little of the butter. Place 4 slices, buttered side up, on a work surface. Top the bread with the Manchego, covering it completely. Place 2 slices of ham on each sa

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