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    Published: Apr 6, 2016 · Modified: Dec 16, 2020 by Desarae

    Spanish Tapas with Serrano Ham and Manchego Cheese

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    Spanish Tapas on a plate with lots of different appetizers

    We are excited to be participating in Taste of Spain with Ralphs! A Taste of Spain is campaign Ralphs is running online and in stores! You can stop by any of their locations to taste test, but if you don't live by a Ralphs you can head to this Taste of Spain website for delicious Spanish Recipes and Tips and Tricks on how to cook like true Spaniards in your home!

    After spending a lot of time researching Spanish culture, food and recipes I was excited to try some of their most popular foods.  I read article after article about Spain's prized serrano ham. How its made, cured and eaten. They take so much pride in this particular ham. And then I kept seeing recipe after recipe calling for manchego cheese. Who can pass up any kind of cheese? I decided to pile all my favorites- ham, cheese and spanish style bruschetta on a crusty warm baguette for a beautiful tapas.

    Tapas in Spain are a variety of appetizers or snacks.

    An overhead shot of Spanish Tapas

    The ham reminds me a lot of Italian prosciutto, many of you may know what that is. Both hams are cured by drying and typically served in very paper thin slices. Manchego cheese is a sheep milk cheese. When I sliced it it reminded me a log of shaved parmesan, and it melted beautifully.

    Serrano ham and manchego cheese on a wooden surface

    I started by first making a Spanish style bruschetta, so that the tomatoes, garlic and other ingredients flavors can soak and merry together.

    Then, I grilled a slices of crusty buttery bread.

    If you choose, you could layer on a nice pesto, mayo or marinara first. I chose to leave it plain, but depending on your taste and any guest you will be serving there is always room to tweak this recipe!

    Layer serrano ham, then lots of white, flakey manchego cheese. Top with loads of bruschetta and broil just until cheese is melted.

    A close up of Spanish Tapas A tray of Spanish Tapas topped with cheese and tomatoes

    The tomatoes and its sauce will sink into the cheese and warm bread while you also bite into a savory salty ham and the crunchy crust. It's all quite heavenly. Appetizer anyone?

    Now head over to the Taste of Spain site and make a full Spanish spread for all your friends. It's amazing to explore other cultures and food! No one will go home hungry! They will leave full and so happy.

    Spanish Tapas on a tray

    Spanish Tapas with Serrano Ham and Manchego Cheese

    This Spanish tapas is so easy to put together and tastes incredible. Made with good quality ingredients you can't go wrong with this appetizer!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: spanish
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 7 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 188kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Ingredients

    • 1 baguette
    • 1 lb cherry tomatoes
    • 1-2 tbs olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 large garlic clove
    • 5-10 basil leaves
    • fresh ground pepper
    • manchego cheese
    • ¼ lb surreno ham
    • butter

    Instructions

    • Quarter cherry tomatoes, chop basil and mince garlic.
    • In a bowl toss salt, garlic, basil, tomatoes and olive oil, and a few twists of pepper. Let rest while preparing other foods.
    • Slice baguette, butter one side of each slice and grill.
    • Layer half a slice of surreno ham, manchego cheese and a spoonful of bruschetta (tomato mixture) on baguette slices.
    • Broil to melt cheese (only a minute or so) and serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 828mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 385IU | Vitamin C: 17.4mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Charley says

      May 13, 2022 at 6:56 pm

      5 stars
      Really good. Made it to pair with some Rivera Sacra red wine. Perfection!

      Reply
    2. mar says

      September 30, 2020 at 5:27 am

      5 stars
      Very good recipe! It is delicious and perfect for summertime. The perfect appetizer to serve to a our friends and family. What about adding bellota iberian recently sliced ham? To die for. Congrats for the recipe, we share it with our clients.

      Reply
    3. adrian says

      April 06, 2020 at 8:55 am

      Hi there,

      I love your blog of Spanish Jamón & cheeses, yum. You have some really good ideas you did a great job. If you are ever in Barcelona I would love to show you some amazing places to eat in the city. I run a food tour company called Eye on Food Tours drop me a line some time.

      all the best,

      -A

      Reply
    4. Emily Kemp says

      October 09, 2018 at 12:35 am

      5 stars
      I love simple appetizers like this, this looks so delicious!

      Reply
    5. Ñora cocina espaÑola says

      January 03, 2018 at 11:45 am

      YuM! With great ingredients like these, it's hard to go wrong! We would call these "Montaditos," the spanish term for basically anything on top of bread. You could also try rubbing the garlic directly on the bread, as you would for pan con tomate... Already drooling!

      Reply
    5 from 3 votes

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