CHARRED SPANISH HAM AND CHEESE MELTS AND "HOT" OLIVES WITH HERBS AND SPICES

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Charred Spanish Ham and Cheese Melts and

Rachael's note: Serrano ham is similar to prosciutto and available at deli counter or in pre-sliced packages near the deli. If you can't find it, go for the prosciutto. Preheat grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high. Manchego is the most commonly found Spanish import cheese in markets today. Look for it with the imported cheeses offered in your market. Look for giardiniera (hot veggies salad) at the salad bar station in your market or, in jars on international foods aisle.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 slices crusty bread from a good-sized loaf, 1/2-inch thick, at least 5 inches across and 3 inches wide
1/3 pound thinly slices serrano ham
1/3 to 1/2 pound manchego, thinly sliced with sharp knife or cheese plane
1 cup hot pickled vegetable salad of cauliflower, carrots, celery and hot peppers (giardiniera) drained,
1/2 cup sweet pickled red pepper relish or sweet pickle relish
2 cups mixed good quality olives
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Layer serrano and cheese in equal amounts on 4 slices of bread. Grind the hot pickled vegetables and the sweet pickle relish in food processor and pulse chop to make a relish. Spread the relish evenly on sandwich tops and set into place.
  • Place olives in a foil pouch and season with thyme, lemon zest, cumin seeds and red pepper flakes. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and seal the pouch. Place pouch on grill and cook a few minutes on each side to heat the olives, herb and spices.
  • Preheat grill or grill pan to medium high.
  • Place sandwiches on grill and weight down with heavy skillet or a brick covered in foil. Char and heat the sandwiches through, about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
  • Cut sammies in half and serve with "Hot" Olives alongside.

asin palster wale
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These melts are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of ham, cheese, and olives. I usually add a little bit of Dijon mustard to the melts for an extra kick.


S0uLja MaN
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I've made these melts several times now and they're always a hit! The ham and cheese are perfectly melted and the olives add a nice briny flavor. I usually serve them with a side of fruit or salad.


Abdul App
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These melts are the perfect comfort food. They're easy to make and they're always delicious. I love the combination of ham, cheese, and olives. I usually serve them with a side of tomato soup.


Phyu Sin Yè Win
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I'm not a big fan of olives, but I loved these melts! The ham and cheese were perfectly melted and the olives added a nice salty flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Faisal Jesmin
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These melts are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of ham, cheese, and olives. I usually add a little bit of Dijon mustard to the melts for an extra kick.


Foysal Afrad
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I've made these melts several times now and they're always a hit! The ham and cheese are perfectly melted and the olives add a nice briny flavor. I usually serve them with a side of fruit or salad.


Sabin Rai
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These melts are the perfect comfort food. They're easy to make and they're always delicious. I love the combination of ham, cheese, and olives. I usually serve them with a side of tomato soup.


Amina Bajwa
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I'm not a big fan of olives, but I loved these melts! The ham and cheese were perfectly melted and the olives added a nice salty flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Osobu Timileyin
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These melts are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of ham, cheese, and olives. I usually add a little bit of Dijon mustard to the melts for an extra kick.


TU ZAC
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I've made these melts several times now and they're always a hit! The ham and cheese are perfectly melted and the olives add a nice briny flavor. I usually serve them with a side of fruit or salad.


Hloniphile Zulu
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I made these melts for a party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and the melts were gone in no time. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Minhaj Akanda Official
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These melts were a hit with my family! The kids loved the gooey cheese and the adults loved the crispy ham. The olives were a nice addition and added a bit of a salty flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


LilMissSnowy
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I loved the combination of flavors in this recipe. The ham and cheese were perfectly melted and the olives added a nice briny flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Arham Arham
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These melts were easy to make and very tasty. I used a variety of cheeses and they all worked well. The olives were a nice touch and added a bit of a salty flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


dubbed movies hollywood
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I followed the recipe exactly and the melts turned out great! The ham was crispy and the cheese was gooey. The olives were a nice addition and added a bit of a kick. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


SHOBUJ GAMING
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I made these melts for a quick and easy lunch and they were so good! The ham and cheese were perfectly melted and the olives added a nice briny flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Chuck Tindol
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Absolutely delicious! The charred Spanish ham and cheese melts were a hit at my party. The combination of flavors was perfect and the hot olives with herbs and spices added a nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again!