Everyday Food . Recipes . Ham and Manchego Cheese Panini with Dipping Sauce



	ingredients
	4 slices country bread 4 ounces thinly sliced ham 2 ounces (1/2 cup) Manchego cheese, coarsely grated 4 teaspoons olive oil 3 tablespoons apricot jam 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Arugula with Shaved Manchego 1 to 2 teaspoons honey 2 tablespoons white balsamic or white-wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil Coarse salt and ground pepper 2 bunches arugula, about 1 pound total, well rinsed, thick stems removed 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced 4 ounces Manchego cheese

Ham and Manchego Cheese Panini with Dipping Sauce

Serves 2 | Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes

Top each of 2 bread slices with ham, Manchego, and remaining slices. Brush tops of panini with 2 teaspoons oil.
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.
Meanwhile, make dipping sauce: In a small bowl, mix together jam and Dijon. Serve panini with sauce on the side.

Arugula with Shaved Manchego
Serves 4 | Prep time: 15 minutes | Total time: 15 minutes

In a large bowl, whisk honey and vinegar until combined. Whisk in oil; season with salt and pepper. Add arugula and sun-dried tomatoes. Using a vegetable peeler, thinly shave the Manchego; add half to the bowl, and toss to combine. Divide among four serving plates; top with remaining Manchego. Serve immediately.