Ham-and-Manchego Panini with Dipping Sauce

This Ham-and-Manchego Panini with Dipping Sauce is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

A hint of apricot jam plays up nutty Manchego cheese and ham in this grown-up grilled cheese sandwich.

Community feedback

What has this recipe helped with?

Tap any symptom it helped you with, and see what else helped women with the same one.

Be the first to share what this helped you with

Ingredients

Servings 2

4 slice country bread
4 oz. thinly sliced ham
2 oz. coarsely grated Manchego cheese (1/2 cup)
4 tsp. olive oil
3 tbsp. apricot jam
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard

Instructions

Top each of 2 bread slices with ham, Manchego, and remaining slices. Brush tops of panini with 2 teaspoons oil.
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.
Meanwhile, make dipping sauce: In a small bowl, mix together jam and Dijon. Serve panini with sauce on the side.

Why this Ham-and-Manchego Panini with Dipping Sauce works for PCOS

A PCOS-friendly snack like this Ham-and-Manchego Panini with Dipping Sauce should include protein or fat, not carbohydrates alone. Carb-only snacks (fruit, crackers, granola bars) spike blood sugar then crash it within 60-90 minutes, leaving you hungrier and more reactive to whatever comes next.

You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?

One great recipe is a start. A complete PCOS meal plan is a system. Here is how to go from one meal to a full week of eating that supports your hormones.

Take the 60-Second Quiz Tell us your PCOS type, preferences, and goals

Get Your 7-Day Meal Plan Personalized meals, grocery list, and prep schedule

Stop Guessing Every Day Know exactly what to eat, with recipes like this one built in

Build My Meal Plan

Free. Personalized. No signup required to start.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ham-and-Manchego Panini with Dipping Sauce good for PCOS?

Yes, this Ham-and-Manchego Panini with Dipping Sauce recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Snack with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Snack. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 2 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

Rate this recipe

Comments

Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Snack

Each recipe you add to your rotation makes PCOS management easier. Variety keeps you from getting bored and quitting.

One-Pan Greek Chicken and Butter Beans Spiced Mascarpone and Almond Cups Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta with Pistachio Lemon and Thyme Ricotta with Toasted Walnuts Coffee and Hazelnut Yogurt Pots Almond and Orange Ricotta Clouds

Browse All Snack Recipes

Ham-and-Manchego Panini with Dipping Sauce - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Nutrition per Serving

What has this recipe helped with?

You said it helped.

Ingredients

Instructions

Why this Ham-and-Manchego Panini with Dipping Sauce works for PCOS

You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?

Frequently Asked Questions

Rate this recipe

Comments

Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Snack

Nutrition per Serving

What has this recipe helped with?

You said it helped.

Ingredients

Instructions

Why this Ham-and-Manchego Panini with Dipping Sauce works for PCOS

You Have a Recipe. But Do You Have a Full Week?

Frequently Asked Questions

Rate this recipe

Comments

Cook Another PCOS-Friendly Snack

Check the Ingredients

PCOS Nutrition Guides

More PCOS-Friendly Recipes