Ham-and-Manchego Panini with Dipping Sauce

(from largomason’s recipe box)

Ingredients

  • 4 slice(s) country bread
  • 4 ounce(s) thinly sliced ham
  • 2 ounce(s) coarsely grated Manchego cheese (1/2 cup)
  • 4 teaspoon(s) olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon(s) apricot jam
  • 1 tablespoon(s) Dijon mustard

Directions

  1. Top each of 2 bread slices with ham, Manchego, and remaining slices. Brush tops of panini with 2 teaspoons oil.

  2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-low. Place panini in skillet, oiled side up. Cover; cook until golden brown and cheese has melted, 5 to 8 minutes per side, pressing down with a spatula 3 to 4 times during cooking.

  3. Meanwhile, make dipping sauce: In a small bowl, mix together jam and Dijon. Serve panini with sauce on the side.

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