Unleash Your Inner Chef: The Ultimate Grilled Panini Sandwich

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
1

Ingredients

  • 1teaspoonmayonnaise, or to taste

  • 2(1-inch-thick) slicesItalian bread

  • 3slicesdeli ham

  • 2slicesprovolone cheese

  • 1sliceroasted red bell pepper

Cooking Directions

  1. Spread mayonnaise onto one side of each bread slice. Layer ham, provolone cheese, and roasted red bell pepper onto one slice, then top with the remaining slice, mayonnaise-side down.

  2. Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Place sandwich onto the hot pan. Place another heavy pan onto the sandwich, then add two heavy cans to the top pan. Press down on the cans to compress the sandwich. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the sandwich, replace the pan and cans, and cook until cheese is melted, 3 to 4 more minutes.

Recipe Tips

Try this with turkey, salami, or prosciutto instead of ham.

You can use sourdough instead of Italian bread if preferred.

You can substitute mozzarella, Cheddar, or Gruyère for provolone.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe1
Calories589
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
29g
37%
Saturated Fat
13g
67%
Cholesterol
89mg
30%
Sodium
2122mg
92%
Total Carbohydrate
45g
16%
Dietary Fiber
3g
12%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
36g
71%
Vitamin C
9mg
10%
Calcium
513mg
39%
Iron
4mg
20%
Potassium
408mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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