Easy Grilled Panini Recipe: The Perfect Lunch!

Name: Easy Grilled Panini Recipe: The Perfect Lunch!
Total time: 16 mins
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

Grilled panini sandwiches are known for their signature grill marks, adding visual appeal and a delightful crunch. This recipe is perfect served with a comforting soup or a refreshing salad. Easily scale it up to make multiple sandwiches – assemble them in advance, grill, and keep them warm until you're ready to serve.

Total time16 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time6 mins
Yield1

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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

Lightly brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil. Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on the opposite side of each slice.
Create layers of ham, Cheddar cheese, sliced tomato, and onion on top of one bread slice. Finish with the remaining bread slice, mayonnaise-side down.
Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly coat with cooking spray. Place the assembled sandwich in the hot pan, weighing it down with a heavy skillet or press. Grill until the cheese is fully melted and attractive grill marks appear on the bread, approximately 3 to 5 minutes on each side.

Nutrition

Calories: 802 kcal
Fat Content: 63 g
Fiber Content: 3 g
Sugar Content: 2 g
Sodium Content: 1840 mg
Protein Content: 32 g
Cholesterol Content: 118 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 27 g
Saturated Fat Content: 20 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g