MOZZARELLA, HAM, AND BASIL PANINI

Mozzarella, Ham, and Basil Panini image

Provided by Redsie

Time 16m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.1, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 41.6, Sodium 561.7, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.4, Protein 14.6