Bocadillo de jamón

Bocadillo de jamón is a sandwich that is made with Spanish bread and slices of Spanish ham such as jamón Serrano (Serrano ham) or jamón Iberico (Iberian ham). It usually consists of a Spanish-style baguette (barra de pan) that’s been cut in half along the middle and layered with the ham.

The cut side of the bread is often drizzled with olive oil and rubbed with ripe tomato halves and garlic to make the sandwich juicier and more flavorful, while the sandwich’s filling may also be enhanced with slices of cheese (often Manchego cheese), tomato slices, strips of roasted piquillo peppers, and pitted black olives.

This simple Spanish ham sandwich is commonly available at Spanish cafes where it is usually accompanied by a cup of café con leche (coffee with steamed milk), tea, or a glass of freshly-squeezed orange juice, although there are also places that serve the sandwich with a glass of wine or champagne.

In Spain, this bocadillo variety is considered the unofficial snack of Spanish football fans, and it is typically eaten as a snack or light lunch.