Print: Basic Grilled Panini

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.

Prep

20 min

Cook

70 min

Servings

Difficulty

Medium

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.

Nutrition per serving

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