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Ham and Cheese Sandwiches (Bocadillos de Jamón y Queso)


  • Author: Aida's Kitchen
  • Prep Time: 8 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 Minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 Sandwiches 1x

Description

Bocadillo de jamón y queso is a ham and cheese sandwich served on a long split bread with thin slices of ham and cheese.  It is grilled until golden brown, crispy outer texture and cheese is melted.


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Ingredients

  • 1 loaf of French bread or Pan Sobao, cut into two (6-inch sections)
  • 2 tablespoons margarine made with extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 thin slices of American cheese or the cheese of your preference.
  • 4 thin slices of lean ham

Instructions

  1. Cut each bread section in half lengthwise.
  2. Layer bread with thin slices of cheese and ham.  Cover with the other half of bread.
  3. Spread soft butter or margarine on the outside of bread both top and bottom.
  4. Place the sandwiches on the heated flat surface grill.  Bring down upper plate to flatten sandwiches.
  5. Grill sandwiches until cheese is melted and outer bread has a crispy texture.
  6. Make a diagonal cut to the sandwich and serve warm.

Notes

Pan Sobao is our bread.  It is semi-sweet with a soft crust on the outside and a light chewy texture inside.  It is similar to French bread.  Sometimes I use French rolls when pan sobao is not available at the Latin Market.

  • Category: Sandwiches
  • Method: Grill
  • Cuisine: Puerto Rican

Keywords: Bocadillo de Jamón y Queso, Ham and Cheese Sandwich