Mozzarella, Ham, and Basil Panini

By devogirl

A few special ingredients--like freshly baked ciabatta bread or imported Dijon mustard--make a quick, simple sandwich seem like a treat.

Nutritional Information
Amount per serving Calories: 371
Fat: 12.5g
Saturated fat: 6.1g
Monounsaturated fat: 5g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6g
Protein: 20.2g
Carbohydrate: 44.9g
Fiber: 1.8g
Cholesterol: 46mg
Iron: 3mg
Sodium: 976mg
Calcium: 220mg

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Step 1

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.

2. 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.