Mozzarella, Ham, and Basil Panini

Redsie's Note:

From Cooking Light.

• Total Time: 16 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 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

Directions:

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.
3. Cut sandwich into 6 wedges.

Reviews

[Kasha]

Easy in the George Forman, but I found the mustard and balsamic vinegar to be distracting. I prefer just the ham, tomato, cheese and basil.

[Galley Wench]

Great sandwich! I used sourdough bread instead of ciabatta. Instead of putting the vinegar on the bread I marinaded the tomatoes a few minutes in the balsamic before putting on the sandwich. Unfortunately we didn't have any cherry peppers but it was great the way it was! Thanks Redsie for a great lunch!

[potions]

This is a great tasting sandwich. I love the combination of ingredients! I will make often.