Grilled Panini Sandwich
Whip up a delicious lunch with this basic grilled panini sandwich recipe!
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 6 mins
Total time: 16 mins
Servings: 1
– 1 tbsp. extra-light olive oil, or as needed
– 2 slices Italian bread
– 2 tbsps. mayonnaise
– 3 slices deli ham, or more to taste
– 2 slices Cheddar cheese
– 1 slice firm-ripe tomato
– 1 thin slice onion
– cooking spray
Directions
Drizzle olive oil on 1 side of each bread slice. Spread 1 tbsp. 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.
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.
Cooking Tips
These can easily be swapped out with prosciutto, salami, turkey, or even a veggie sandwich.
You can use French bread for Italian, extra-virgin olive oil for extra-light, and spreadable cheese for mayonnaise.
If you don’t have a grill pan, use a regular cast iron or nonstick skillet.
