Name: Charred Spanish Ham Cheese Melts and Hot Olives with Herbs and Spices
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 8 slice Crusty bread -; lb. serrano ham -; 1/3 to 1/2 pound(s) manchego -; 1 c. hot pickled vegetable salad of cauliflower, carrots, celery, and hot peppers (giardiniera) drained -; 1/2 c. sweet pickled red pepper relish or sweet pickle relish -; 2 c. Olives -; 2 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves -; 1 tbsp. lemon zest -; 1 tsp. cumin seeds -; 1 tsp. red pepper flakes -; Extra-virgin olive oil -

Ingredients for - Charred Spanish Ham Cheese Melts and Hot Olives with Herbs and Spices

1. 8 slice Crusty bread

2. lb. serrano ham

3. 1/3 to 1/2 pound(s) manchego

4. 1 c. hot pickled vegetable salad of cauliflower, carrots, celery, and hot peppers (giardiniera) drained

5. 1/2 c. sweet pickled red pepper relish or sweet pickle relish

6. 2 c. Olives

7. 2 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves

8. 1 tbsp. lemon zest

9. 1 tsp. cumin seeds

10. 1 tsp. red pepper flakes

11. Extra-virgin olive oil

How to cook deliciously - Charred Spanish Ham Cheese Melts and Hot Olives with Herbs and Spices

1 . Stage

Form sandwiches of Serrano and cheese in equal amounts. Grind the hot pickled vegetables and the sweet pickle relish in food processor and pulse chop to make a relish. Spread the relish evenly on sandwich tops and set into place.

2 . Stage

Place olives in a foil pouch and season with thyme, lemon zest, cumin seeds, and red pepper flakes. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and seal the pouch. Place pouch on grill and cook a few minutes on each side to heat the olives, herbs, and spices.

3 . Stage

Place sandwiches on grill and weigh down with heavy skillet or a brick covered in foil. Char and heat the sandwiches through, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.

4 . Stage

Cut sandwiches in half and serve with hot olives on the side.