Monday, December 25, 2006

Serrano Ham and Manchego Crostini


These are some tasty little tapas that I made for our Tapas Dinner Party. Bobby Flay (who I don't hate) made this one up. Very easy to make and even better to eat. The olives are from Corti Brothers and are the spicy ones.

12 slices French bread, sliced on the diagonal into 1/2-inch thick slices
Olive oil
12 thinly sliced pieces Serrano ham
12 thinly sliced pieces Manchego cheese
Whole grain mustard

Preheat grill or a grill pan on the stove. Brush each slice of bread on one side with olive oil and grill, oil-side down until lightly golden brown. Turn over and divide cheese among bread slices. Top each slice of cheese with the slices of ham and grill until the cheese begins to melt. Serve with the mustard.