Ham & Manchego Panini With Dipping Sauce

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 slices country bread
• 4 ounces thinly sliced ham
• 2 ounces manchego cheese, coarsely grated
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons apricot jam
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard

Recipe

• 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.