THE SPANIARD (GRILLED SANDWICH)

The Spaniard (Grilled Sandwich) image

Laura Werlin says you could use smoked, sweet, medium-hot or spicy paprika. From Werlin's "Grilled Cheese Please! 50 Scrumptiously Cheesy Recipes."

Provided by gailanng

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon pimentos, de la vera (Spanish paprika)
8 slices sandwich-size Italian bread
8 thin slices serrano ham (about 3 ounces) or 8 prosciutto (about 3 ounces)
4 ounces young mahon cheese, coarsely grated (you also can use fontina or American Muenster)
4 ounces manchego cheese, coarsely grated
4 fresh piquillo chilies, stems removed, slit lengthwise and opened like a book (can sub canned)

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix the butter and pimenton together.
Spread the pimenton-butter mixture on one side of each of the bread slices. Place 4 slices of bread, buttered side down, on your work surface. Place 2 slices of ham on the bread. Distribute the cheeses over the ham. Lay the chiles over the cheese and top with the remaining bread slices, buttered side up.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes. Put the sandwiches into the pan, cover and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the undersides are golden brown. Remove the cover and turn the sandwiches, pressing each one firmly with a spatula to compress the filling slightly. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the undersides are well-browned. Turn the sandwiches once more, press firmly with the spatula again, cook for 1 minute, and remove from the pan. Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Cut in half and serve.

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K.D.Shree Dance Culture Academy

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Delicious sandwich! I love the combination of flavors. The sandwich is also very easy to make.

Naila Wahab

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This grilled sandwich is the perfect lunch or dinner. It's cheesy, gooey, and satisfying. The bread is crispy and the filling is flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.

Shelby Grindstaff

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I'm always looking for new and easy recipes. This grilled sandwich is a keeper. It's quick to make and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken.

Osaronwolu Sunday

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Two thumbs up for this grilled sandwich! It's easy to make and it's delicious. The bread is crispy and the filling is flavorful.

Francis Kaira

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This grilled sandwich is a must-try. The flavors are amazing and the sandwich is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.

Donna Marek

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I made this grilled sandwich for my family and they loved it. The sandwich is easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken.

Kamakia James

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5 stars! This grilled sandwich is delicious. I love the combination of flavors and the sandwich is cooked perfectly.

Nesslucas 12

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This sandwich is the perfect comfort food. It's cheesy, gooey, and satisfying. The bread is crispy and the filling is flavorful.

Papayi Manikela

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I'm not typically a fan of grilled sandwiches, but this one was a game-changer. The bread was crispy, the cheese was gooey, and the filling was flavorful.