Mozzarella, Ham, and Basil Panini

By rossboys

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Ingredients

• 1 (16oz) loaf ciabatta, cut in half horizontally
• 4 tsp Dijon mustard
• 4 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 1-1/3 cups (8oz) thinly sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
• 12 basil leaves
• 8 oz sliced 33% less sodium cooked deli ham
• 2 sweetened hot cherry peppers, sliced
• 1 large plum tomato, thinly sliced
• Cooking spray

Preparation

Step 1

Brush cut side of the bottom bread half with mustard; brush cut side of top half with vinegar. Top bottom half with mozzarella, basil, ham, peppers, and tomato. Top with remaining bread half.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add sandwich to pan; top with another heavy skillet. Cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Cut sandwich into 6 wedges.