Grilled Manchego and Piquillo Pepper Sandwich with Romesco Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-26 · Updated 2026-07-26

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Warm grilled sandwich with nutty Manchego cheese, sweet piquillo peppers, and smoky romesco sauce for a vibrant Spanish-inspired bite. This Spanish-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 18 minutes, pairs rustic bread slices, Manchego cheese, sliced, roasted piquillo peppers, drained for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves 2 Spanish cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 rustic bread slices
6 oz Manchego cheese, sliced
1/2 cup roasted piquillo peppers, drained
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup romesco sauce
2 tbsp butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Spread 1/4 cup romesco sauce evenly on two slices of 4 rustic bread slices. Layer each with 3 oz sliced Manchego cheese and 1/4 cup roasted piquillo peppers.
Step 2: Top with remaining bread slices to form sandwiches. Spread 1 tbsp butter on the outside of each sandwich.
Step 3: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches butter-side down and grill for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy. Flip carefully and grill the other side with remaining 1 tbsp butter for another 3-4 minutes until cheese melts and bread is toasted.
Step 4: Remove sandwiches from skillet, let rest 2 minutes, then slice in half and serve warm.