Spanish Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Elevate your grilled cheese game with these irresistible Spanish Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, a gourmet twist on a comfort food classic. Featuring the creamy, nutty richness of Manchego cheese and the smoky, savory kick of Iberian chorizo, this recipe layers authentic Spanish flavors between slices of rustic sourdough bread. A buttery spread infused with smoked paprika and garlic powder adds a fragrant, slightly spicy crust, while a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil ensures the perfect golden sear. Ready in just 20 minutes, these decadent sandwiches are ideal for a quick lunch or an indulgent snack. Pair them with a crisp Spanish cider or tomato soup for a meal bursting with Mediterranean flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Rustic sourdough bread
- 200 grams Manchego cheese
- 8 slices Iberian chorizo slices
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoons Garlic powder
Instructions
Grate the Manchego cheese if it's not already shredded, and set aside.
Mix the smoked paprika and garlic powder into the butter until evenly combined.
Spread the seasoned butter mixture on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, into the skillet.
Layer the bread with half of the grated Manchego cheese, all of the chorizo slices, and then the remaining grated cheese.
Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side up.
Cook the sandwich for 3-4 minutes on the first side, pressing gently with a spatula occasionally, until golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.
Carefully flip the sandwich and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, continuing to press until the second side is golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.
Remove the sandwich from the skillet and let it rest for 1-2 minutes before slicing in half.
Repeat the process with the remaining slices of bread and ingredients to make the second sandwich.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1762 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.0 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.5 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 262 mg | 87% | |
| Sodium | 4685 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 124.4 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 67.7 g | 135% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1126 mg | 24% | |
*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.
