Italian · Lunch
Ham and Mozzarella Sandwich
A panini-style sandwich built on ciabatta with thin-sliced cooked ham, fresh mozzarella, and sliced tomato, brushed with olive oil and pressed until the cheese melts and the bread turns crisp and golden. Basil leaves add a fresh herbal note.
$5
8 minsPrep
6 minsCook
14 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
579Calories
32.1gProtein
28.4gFat
45.8gCarbs
5.2gSugar
2.7gFiber
1665mgSodium
97mgChol
Instructions
1
Prep
Split the ciabatta roll in half lengthwise and brush both cut sides lightly with olive oil.
2
Build
Layer the cooked ham, mozzarella, tomato slices, and basil leaves on the bottom half, season with salt and pepper, then close.
3
Grill
Place the sandwich in a panini press or heavy skillet over medium heat with a weight on top. Cook 3 minutes per side until the bread is golden and the cheese melts and oozes at the edges.
4
Plate
Cut the sandwich diagonally in half and serve immediately while the cheese is molten.
Serves
1 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 5.3 oz150g, about 5 thin slices cooked ham
- 1.5 oz43g fresh mozzarella
- 11 ciabatta roll (about 90g), split
- 22 tomato slices
- 44 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tbsp15ml olive oil
- 1 pinch1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch1 pinch black pepper