Everyone knows tomato soup is best paired with grilled cheese. This bumped-up soup deserves an extraordinary sidekick, so say adios to the usual American version. Instead, grill Spanish specialties Manchego cheese and Serrano ham between baguette pieces. Manchego is a Spanish sheep’s milk cheese, and Serrano is a dry-cured Spanish ham. If you can’t find it, use thinly sliced prosciutto, not deli ham.
Makes
8 servings
Total Time
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Test Kitchen Tips
Look for a wedge of Manchego with the word curado on the label, an indication that it’s only aged 3–4 months. It will melt better than Manchego
that’s aged longer.
If the sandwich is too large to fit in your skillet, cut it in half and cook halves separately.
Instructions
Trim baguette ends and slice off top and bottom so both sides are flat, then halve horizontally. Spread 1 Tbsp. butter on one side of each baguette piece.
Layer 2 oz. cheese on the unbuttered side of one baguette half. Top cheese with ham, remaining cheese, and the other baguette half, buttered side up.
Preheat a griddle or large nonstick skillet over medium. Place the sandwich on the griddle, pressing it lightly with a spatula.
Cook sandwich until golden on one side, about 3 minutes. Flip and grill until bread is toasted and cheese melts. To serve, slice sandwich into eight equal pieces.
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Nutritional Facts
Nutritional Facts
Per serving
Calories: 227
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 608mg 25%
% Daily Value*
Carbs 19g 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 11g
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
