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Tostada con Jamón

A classic Spanish breakfast tostada made with warm toasted crusty bread, fresh grated tomato, high quality extra virgin olive oil, and savory Jamón Serrano.

15 minEasyServes 2280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 4 slices crusty rustic bread, sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, halved
  • 2 medium ripe tomato, grated
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 oz Jamón Serrano
  • 2 pinches flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toast the 4 slices sliced crusty rustic bread in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.

  2. 2

    Rub the cut surface of the 1 halved garlic clove gently over one side of each warm slice of toast.

  3. 3

    Spoon the fresh 2 medium grated ripe tomato evenly across the garlic rubbed side of each toast.

  4. 4

    Drizzle generously with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle a bit of 2 pinches flaky sea salt over the tomato layer.

  5. 5

    Drape thin slices of room temperature 4 oz Jamón Serrano loosely over the top and serve immediately.

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Questions

Can I make Tostada con Jamón less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Tostada con Jamón comes from 4 oz Jamón Serrano. For a milder plate, remove the seeds and ribs from the jamón, or use half; nothing else in the method changes.

Can I make Tostada con Jamón gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Tostada con Jamón is 4 slices crusty rustic bread, sliced. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How many calories are in Tostada con Jamón?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 280 calories, with 14 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 650 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Tostada con Jamón?

It is not a good candidate. Refrigerate what is left of Tostada con Jamón within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Tostada con Jamón?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Halved, the bread drops from 4 slices to 2 slices; doubled, it is 8 slices. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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