Ham And Cheese Panini

9 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces loaf whole-grain Italian bread
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 12 radicchio, leaves
  • 16 large basil leaves
  • 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
  • 4 slices provolone cheese (1 oz. each)
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • cooking spray

Directions

  1. 1
    Slice the bread loaf in half lengthwise; scoop out the bread to remove the soft inner portion and discard.
  2. 2
    Slice the loaf crosswise into 4 equal-size pieces.
  3. 3
    Drizzle the inside of each roll with 1 1/2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar.
  4. 4
    Layer 3 radicchio leaves, 4 basil leaves, 1/4 of the prosciutto, and 1 slice provolone cheese in each roll.
  5. 5
    Sprinkle with the pepper; close the rolls and brush each panini with 1/2 teaspoon of the olive oil.
  6. 6
    Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet or other skillet over med-high heat and spray with the cooking spray.
  7. 7
    Place 2 sandwiches in the skillet and weigh them down with another skillet or panini weight.
  8. 8
    Toast until the cheese begins to melt and the bread is browned and toasted on the edges, 3-4 minutes.
  9. 9
    Flip the sandwiches and toast for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  10. 10
    Remove from pan and slice in half; repeat with the remaining 2 sandwiches.

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