Gourmet Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients

• 8 slices of peasant or Tuscan bread
• 6 oz thinly sliced Serrano Ham or Prosciutto
• 2 oz Manchego cheese, shaved (� C)
• 2 Tb unsalted butter (divided)
• 2 Tb extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
• salt and freshly ground pepper
• Serves 4

Directions

1. Lay the bread slices on your work surface. Arrange Serrano ham and Manchego cheese evenly on 4 slices Tuscan bread, and then close the sandwiches.
2. In a large skillet, melt 1 Tb butter in 1 Tb of olive oil in the skillet. Brush the sandwiches on 1 side with the melted butter and oil, then add to the skillet, buttered side up. Cook over moderate heat, turning once, until the cheese is melted and the sandwiches are golden, about 4-5 minutes.