Basic Grilled Panini

Description

This is a great grilled sandwich! Panini get their character or distinct look from the grill marks on the sandwich. I serve it with soup or even salad. This is the basic recipe. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-light olive oil, or as needed
  • 2 slices Italian bread
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 slices Cheddar cheese
  • 3 slices deli ham, or more to taste
  • 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. Arrange layers of ham
  2. Cheddar cheese
  3. tomato
  4. and onion on top. Top with other bread slice
  5. mayonnaise-side down.
  6. 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
  7. 3 to 5 minutes per side.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 6 mins

Total Time: 16 mins

Servings: 1

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