Recipes Main Dishes Pork Ham Basic Grilled Panini 4.8 (4) 4 Reviews 2 Photos Panini sandwiches get their distinct look from the grill marks. I like to serve this grilled sandwich with soup or even salad. You can use this recipe to make multiple sandwiches. Just assemble them ahead of time, grill, and place in a warm oven until serving. Submitted by ERRINL Updated on November 15, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 2 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Total Time: 16 mins Servings: 1 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings 1 tablespoon extra-light olive oil, or as needed 2 slices Italian bread 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 3 slices deli ham, or more to taste 2 slices Cheddar cheese 1 slice firm-ripe tomato 1 thin slice onion cooking spray Directions Drizzle olive oil on 1 side of each bread slice. Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on other side of each slice. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Arrange layers of ham, Cheddar cheese, tomato, and onion on top. Top with other bread slice, mayonnaise-side down. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat; spray lightly with cooking spray. Place sandwich on grill pan; weigh it down with a heavy pan. Cook until cheese is melted and grill marks appear, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cook’s Note This basic recipe is easily changed up with prosciutto, salami, or even turkey. This is also great as a veggie sandwich. You can use French bread for Italian, extra-virgin olive oil for extra-light, and spreadable cheese for mayonnaise. I recommend a George Forman grill because it eliminates the need for flipping. If you don't have a grill pan, use a regular cast iron or nonstick skillet. You can also use a panini press if you have one. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 802 Calories 63g Fat 27g Carbs 32g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Calories 802 % Daily Value * Total Fat 63g 81% Saturated Fat 20g 100% Cholesterol 118mg 39% Sodium 1840mg 80% Total Carbohydrate 27g 10% Dietary Fiber 3g 9% Total Sugars 2g Protein 32g 64% Vitamin C 8mg 8% Calcium 467mg 36% Iron 3mg 14% Potassium 421mg 9% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.