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Classic Grilled Panini

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
6 min
TOTAL TIME
16 min
SERVINGS
1 serving
Lunch Italian
Classic Grilled Panini
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon extra-light olive oil, or as needed
  • 2 slices Italian bread
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 3 slices deli ham, or more to taste
  • 2 slices Cheddar cheese
  • 1 slice firm-ripe tomato
  • 1 thin slice onion
  • cooking spray
Instructions
1
Apply a generous amount of olive oil to one side of each bread slice, making sure to cover the entire surface.
2
Spread a layer of mayonnaise, approximately 1 tablespoon, onto the other side of each bread slice, covering the entire surface.
3
Create a layered structure by alternating ingredients: layer ham, then Cheddar cheese, followed by tomato and onion.
4
Assemble the sandwich by placing a bread slice, mayonnaise-side up, on top of the layered ingredients.
5
Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly spray it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
6
Carefully place the sandwich on the grill pan, pressing it down with a heavy object to ensure even cooking.
7
Cook the sandwich for 3-5 minutes on the first side, or until the cheese is melted and the grill marks appear.
8
Flip the sandwich over and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes on the second side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.