Ham & Manchego Panini With Dipping Sauce

Submitted by scarley

"marthastewart.com"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 4 slices country bread
• 4 ounces thinly sliced ham
• 2 ounces manchego cheese, coarsely grated
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons apricot jam
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

directions

1. Top each of 2 bread slices with ham, Manchego, and remaining slices. Brush tops of panini with 2 teaspoons oil.
2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-low. Place panini in skillet, oiled side up. Cover; cook until golden brown and cheese has melted, 5 to 8 minutes per side, pressing down with a spatula 3 to 4 times during cooking.
3. Meanwhile, make dipping sauce: In a small bowl, mix together jam and Dijon. Serve panini with sauce on the side.

Reviews

[Darkhunter]

Very good. I did think that using the Dijon kind of overpowered the taste of the ham, and especially the Manchego. Think I will try and use a milder mustard, next time. Thnx for sharing your recipe, scarley. Made for PAC Fall 2009.