Venetian Panini

By DigitalChef

Ingredients

• 8 ounces provolone or mozzarella, shredded
• 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
• 1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 loaf wheat or sourdough bread, crusts removed
• 1 pound ham, sliced
• 6 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Into a food processor, add the cheese, butter, mustard, and garlic. Blend until the mixture is thick, smooth, and spreadable.

Spread the cheese mixture over 1 side of each loaf slice. Arrange the ham slices over the cheese mixture. Top with the remaining loaf slice; keeping the cheese mixture side down. Press gently to adhere. Cut the loaf into 8 sandwiches.

Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Cook half of the sandwiches until golden brown and heated through, about 4 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining 3 tablespoons of oil and sandwiches. Serve immediately.