Basic Grilled Panini

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-light olive oil, or as needed
  • 2 slices Italian bread
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 slices Cheddar cheese
  • 3 slices deli ham, or more to taste
  • 1 slice firm-ripe tomato
  • 1 thin slice onion
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Drizzle olive oil on 1 side of each bread slice. Spread 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on the other side of each slice. Pile Cheddar cheese, ham, tomato, and onion on top. Top with other bread slice, mayonnaise side down.
  2. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat; spray lightly with cooking spray. Place sandwich on grill; weigh it down with a heavy pan. Cook until cheese is melted and grill marks appear, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

796 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.2g 26% DV
Total Fat 74.6g 96% DV
Carbs 19.5g 7% DV
Fiber 0.7g 3% DV
Sugar 2.3g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 728.5mg 32% DV
Potassium 176.8mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 41.5mg 14% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 103.8mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 6.9mg 8% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 209.8mg 16% DV
Iron 1.5mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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