Ham Manchego Panini with Dipping Sauce
Elevate your sandwich game with this irresistible Ham Manchego Panini with Dipping Sauce! This recipe pairs buttery, crisp ciabatta bread with layers of savory ham and creamy Manchego cheese for the ultimate grilled panini experience. A bold spread of Dijon mustard adds just the right amount of tang, while the real star of the show—a smoky, sweet dipping sauce made from mayonnaise, ketchup, honey, and paprika—takes each bite to the next level. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy panini is perfect for lunch, a cozy dinner, or even an indulgent snack. Serve warm with the flavorful sauce on the side for a gourmet touch everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 rolls Ciabatta bread
- 4 slices Manchego cheese
- 4 slices Thinly sliced ham
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
Instructions
Preheat a panini press or grill pan on medium-high heat.
Slice the ciabatta rolls in half horizontally and spread 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard on the inside of each roll.
Layer 2 slices of Manchego cheese and 2 slices of ham on each roll. Close the sandwiches gently.
Spread 1 tablespoon of butter evenly on the outside of each roll, covering both the top and bottom surfaces.
Place the sandwiches on the preheated panini press or grill pan. Cook for 3–5 minutes, pressing down gently until the bread is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted.
While the paninis are cooking, prepare the dipping sauce. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, honey, and paprika until smooth and well combined.
Remove the paninis from the heat and let them cool for 1–2 minutes. Slice each panini in half diagonally.
Serve the paninis warm with the dipping sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1593 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.6 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.6 g | 213% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 295 mg | 98% | |
| Sodium | 3886 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.5 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 62.4 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 817 mg | 63% | |
| Iron | 5.5 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 356 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
