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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 the best results, make sure your pan is properly preheated before adding the sandwich. This ensures a crispy exterior while allowing the cheese to melt perfectly. If you don't have a panini press, a heavy skillet placed on top of the sandwich works great as a makeshift press!

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)

  • 1/2 cup baby spinach

  • 1 tsp butter

  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 medium apple

  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt, plain

Instructions
  • 1

    Slice the ciabatta roll in half horizontally.

  • 2

    Spread 1 tsp of butter on the outside of both halves of the roll.

  • 3

    Layer 6 oz of deli ham, 2 slices of provolone cheese, 1/4 cup of roasted red peppers, and 1/2 cup of baby spinach on the bottom half of the roll.

  • 4

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

  • 5

    Place the top half of the roll over the fillings to complete the sandwich.

  • 6

    Heat a non-stick pan or panini press over medium heat.

  • 7

    Place the sandwich in the pan or press and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted. If using a pan, press down on the sandwich with a spatula occasionally.

  • 8

    Remove from heat and let cool for 1 minute before slicing in half diagonally.

  • 9

    Serve with 1 medium apple and 3/4 cup of plain Greek yogurt on the side.

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

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