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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 mins
• Total Time: 16 mins
• Calories: 802 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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, Cheddar cheese, tomato, and onion on top. Top with other bread slice, mayonnaise-side down.

Step 2

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.