Bocadillos de Jamón y Queso (Ham and Cheese Sandwiches)

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: bologna

Turkey is leaner, while bologna is often cheaper.

Preheat the griddle to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cut the pan sobao bread into two long sections, around 6 inches.

Layer one half of the bread with thin slices of ham and American cheese.

Cover with the other half of the bread.

Prepare another bocadillo using thin slices of ham and cheddar cheese, layering it on the bread.

Cover with the other half of the bread.

Spread margarine made with olive oil on the outside of both the top and bottom of the sandwiches.

Place the sandwiches on the heated grill.

Bring down the upper plate until it makes contact with the sandwiches and gently apply pressure to flatten them.

Grill the bocadillos until the cheese is melted and the bread has a crispy texture, about 5 minutes.

Check that the bocadillos are golden brown and crispy on top.

Make a diagonal cut to serve the sandwich.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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