CHARRED SPANISH HAM AND CHEESE MELTS AND "HOT" OLIVES WITH HERBS AND SPICES
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
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.
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Jacob Brisebois
[email protected]I love the crispy bread and the melted cheese. The olives add a nice touch of flavor.
Rochelle Jones
[email protected]These melts are a great way to use up leftover ham. I always have a few slices of ham in the fridge, and these melts are a great way to use them up.
Gaming With Shoriful
[email protected]I've made these melts several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.
Susmita dip Pathak
[email protected]These melts are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, cheesy, and filling. I love them on a cold winter day.
Syndi Cet
[email protected]I made these melts for a potluck, and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about them!
Lareen Solis
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of olives, but I loved them in this dish. They added a nice briny flavor that balanced out the richness of the cheese and ham.
Tigerleon10 Wltn
[email protected]These melts are gooey, cheesy, and oh-so-satisfying. I could eat them every day!
Shalom Shak
[email protected]The charred ham is the star of the show in this dish. It adds so much flavor and depth.
m win
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.
Bruce Lawrence
[email protected]These melts are perfect for a party appetizer. They're easy to make ahead of time, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Natalia Cackowski
[email protected]I didn't have any fresh herbs on hand, so I used dried oregano and thyme. It still turned out great!
Chandrika Chaudhary
[email protected]I used Manchego cheese instead of cheddar, and it melted beautifully. The flavor was also more complex and nutty.
Babulal Babu
[email protected]I added a few extra spices to the olive mixture, and it really took the flavor up a notch.
Donette Richards
[email protected]The combination of ham, cheese, and olives is a classic for a reason. It's always a winner in my book.
Chenier Joseph
[email protected]I love how easy these melts are to make. They're perfect for a quick and tasty lunch or dinner.
Onica Thoka
[email protected]These cheesy melts were a hit with my family! The charred ham added a delicious smoky flavor.