Ham And Cheese Panini

Ingredients

Ham and Cheese Panini Recipe

Ingredients:

2 slices of rustic or sourdough bread (or use ciabatta/Italian bread)

2–3 slices of deli ham (smoked or honey ham works great)

2 slices of cheese (Swiss, cheddar, provolone, or mozzarella)

1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard or mayonnaise (optional)

1 teaspoon of butter or olive oil (for the bread)

Optional Add-ins:

Tomato slices

Baby spinach or arugula

Caramelized onions

Pickles

Directions

Preheat your panini press (or use a skillet with a heavy lid or another pan to press).

Assemble the sandwich:

Spread butter or brush olive oil on the outside of both bread slices.

Spread mustard or mayo on the inside, if using.

Layer cheese, ham, and any optional add-ins between the slices (cheese on both sides helps it melt and bind).

Grill the panini:

Place the sandwich in the panini press and close it. Grill for 3–5 minutes until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted.

If using a skillet, grill on one side for 2–3 minutes, press down with a heavy lid, flip, and repeat on the other side.

Serve hot. Cut in half and enjoy!