Bocadillos de Jamón
Bocadillos de Jamón are delectable Spanish ham sandwiches made without gluten, featuring a crispy outer layer and a rich filling of flavorful ham and cheese. Perfect as a snack or light meal, these bites offer a taste of Spain in every mouthful.

15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Spanish
450 kcal
Ingredients
- Gluten-free bread - 4 slices
- Jamón Ibérico or Serrano ham - 100 grams
- Manchego cheese - 50 grams, thinly sliced
- Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Fresh arugula - 30 grams
- Fresh tomato - 1, sliced
- Black pepper - to taste
Steps
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- While the skillet is heating, assemble the sandwiches by placing slices of jamón and manchego cheese between two slices of gluten-free bread.
- Once the skillet is hot, place the assembled sandwiches in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove the sandwiches from the skillet and let them cool for a minute before slicing them in half.
- Top each sandwich half with fresh arugula and slices of tomato.
- Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle with black pepper before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 25 g
- Carbs: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
- Total Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Water: 0.1 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
- Contains healthy fats from olive oil, beneficial for heart health.
Tags
SpanishGluten-FreeSnack