MOZZARELLA AND HAM PANINI

MOZZARELLA AND HAM PANINI image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 - 8 oz loaf Italian bread
8 oz FRESH mozzarella thinly, sliced
4 oz shaved deli ham
2 oz baby spinach, (2 cups, loosely packed)
coarse salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

Preheat over to 450 degrees. Split bread horizontally. Layer one side with mustard and then mozzarella, ham, and spinach, beginning and ending with mozzarella, seasoning with salt and pepper as you go. Close sandwich. Mozzarella being in direct contact with bread on both sides will hold sandwich together as cheese melts. Brush a baking sheet with some of the olive oil. Place sandwich on sheet; brush top with remaining oil. Place another baking sheet on top. (cover bottom with foil) and press down very firmly. Bake panini, pressing down top baking sheet once or twice during baking, until cheese has melted and sandwich is golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Cut into four pieces, and serve with Cherry Tomato Salad (separate recipe).