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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 without a panini press, place a heavy skillet on top of your sandwich while it cooks. Make sure to drain the roasted red peppers well to prevent your sandwich from getting soggy.

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

  • 6 oz deli ham (low sodium)

  • 2 slices provolone cheese

  • 1/4 cup roasted red peppers (from jar)

  • 5 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

Instructions
  • 1

    Slice the ciabatta roll horizontally and set aside.

  • 2

    Drain and pat dry the roasted red peppers with a paper towel.

  • 3

    Layer 6 oz of ham and 2 slices of provolone cheese on the bottom half of the roll.

  • 4

    Add 1/4 cup of roasted red peppers and 5 fresh basil leaves on top of the cheese.

  • 5

    Sprinkle 1/2 tsp of Italian seasoning and 1/4 tsp of garlic powder over the fillings.

  • 6

    Close the sandwich with the top half of the roll.

  • 7

    Heat a panini press or skillet over medium heat.

  • 8

    Lightly spread 1 tsp of butter on the outside of the sandwich.

  • 9

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

  • 10

    Slice the panini diagonally and serve with 1 medium apple and 3/4 cup of Greek yogurt on the side.

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

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