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Basic Grilled Panini

Name: Basic Grilled Panini
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-light olive oil , or as needed; 2 slices Italian bread; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 3 slices deli ham , or more to taste; 2 slices Cheddar cheese; 1 slice firm-ripe tomato; 1 thin slice onion; cooking spray

Total Time

1h 30m

20m prep · 70m cook

Servings

4 people

Rating

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Difficulty

Medium

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Panini sandwiches get their distinct look from the grill marks. I like to serve this grilled sandwich with soup or even salad. You can use this recipe to make multiple sandwiches. Just assemble them ahead of time, grill, and place in a warm oven until serving.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-light olive oil , or as needed
2 slices Italian bread
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 slices deli ham , or more to taste
2 slices Cheddar cheese
1 slice firm-ripe tomato
1 thin slice onion
cooking spray

Instructions

1

Drizzle olive oil on 1 side of each bread slice. Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on other side of each slice.
2

Arrange layers of ham, Cheddar cheese, tomato, and onion on top. Top with other bread slice, mayonnaise-side down.
3

Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat; spray lightly with cooking spray. Place sandwich on grill pan; weigh it down with a heavy pan. Cook until cheese is melted and grill marks appear, 3 to 5 minutes per side.