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Grilled Panini Sandwich Without a Panini Maker

This quick and easy grilled panini sandwich is made without a panini press! It's got that restaurant taste but is made in a grill pan. Feel free to use any meats or cheeses you have on hand. It works great with anything!

close up view of a Grilled Panini Sandwich with cheese, ham and roasted red bell peppers on a white plate
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
1

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings

  • 1 teaspoon mayonnaise, or to taste

  • 2 (1-inch-thick) slices Italian bread

  • 3 slices deli ham

  • 2 slices provolone cheese

  • 1 slice roasted red bell pepper

Directions

  1. Spread mayonnaise onto one side of each bread slice. Layer ham, provolone cheese, and roasted red bell pepper onto one slice, then top with the remaining slice, mayonnaise-side down.

  2. Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Place sandwich onto the hot pan. Place another heavy pan onto the sandwich, then add two heavy cans to the top pan. Press down on the cans to compress the sandwich. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the sandwich, replace the pan and cans, and cook until cheese is melted, 3 to 4 more minutes.

Recipe Tips

Try this with turkey, salami, or prosciutto instead of ham.

You can use sourdough instead of Italian bread if preferred.

You can substitute mozzarella, Cheddar, or Gruyère for provolone.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

589 Calories
29g Fat
45g Carbs
36g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 589
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 13g 67%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Sodium 2122mg 92%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 36g 71%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 513mg 39%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 408mg 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.

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