Grilled Ham and Cheese Bocadillo

A traditional Spanish bocadillo, is a type of sandwich served on a baguette and filled with chorizo sausage, Serrano ham, or tuna. Unlike American sandwiches, bocadillos do not pile on mayonnaise, pickle and salad but rather slices of tomato on the bread to moisten it.
In the Basque country, bocadillos are often served into pintxo or pincho, typically eaten in bars. For neater cuts, pain de campagne (sourdough) or pain de mie slices are preferred.

Slice out bread, tomatoes and cheese; set aside. Heat up cast iron griddle on low heat. A panini press can be used as well. Spread mustard on one side of the sandwich. Lay ham first, then top with tomatoes, cheese, more ham and more cheese if desired. Close the sandwich and brush with olive oil – grill 3 minutes on each side. To make sandwich taller, add another layer of cheese and stack one grilled sandwich on top of another. Transfer sandwiches to a cutting board, cut in half and serve!.