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Italian Ham and Cheese Panini

Italian Ham and Cheese Panini

Lunch
Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
8min
Servings
1
Calories
725
Chef's Note

For extra crispiness, brush the outside of the bread with a tiny bit of olive oil before grilling. If you don't have a panini press, use a heavy skillet to press down on the sandwich while it cooks in another pan.

Tags
lunch
Italian
ham
cheese
sandwich
quick
protein
balanced
panini
Ingredients
  • 1 large ciabatta roll

  • 4 oz Italian ham (prosciutto cotto)

  • 2 slices provolone cheese

  • 1/4 cup roasted red peppers

  • 4 leaves fresh basil leaves

  • 1 tsp butter

  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 medium apple

  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt

  • 1 tsp honey

Instructions
  • 1

    Slice the ciabatta roll horizontally and set aside.

  • 2

    In a small bowl, mix 1 tsp butter with 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning and 1/4 tsp garlic powder.

  • 3

    Spread the seasoned butter on the inside of both halves of the ciabatta roll.

  • 4

    Layer 4 oz of Italian ham and 2 slices of provolone cheese on the bottom half of the roll.

  • 5

    Add 1/4 cup of roasted red peppers and 4 fresh basil leaves on top of the cheese.

  • 6

    Close the sandwich with the top half of the roll.

  • 7

    Heat a panini press or skillet over medium heat.

  • 8

    Cook the sandwich for 3-4 minutes per side until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.

  • 9

    While the panini cooks, slice 1 medium apple into wedges.

  • 10

    Mix 3/4 cup Greek yogurt with 1 tsp honey for a side dip.

  • 11

    Serve the panini hot with apple slices and honey yogurt on the side.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
725
Calories
63g
Protein
63g
Carbs
24g
Fat

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