Easy Italian Panini
Take your ham sandwich to the next level with these super simple Italian panini sandwiches. They are quick and easy to make and full of flavor.
Servings 2
Equipment
- 1 Panini maker
Ingredients
- 4 thick slices of Italian bread
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 ounces black forest ham, thinly sliced
- 2 ounces turkey breast, thinly sliced
- 1 ounce hard salami, sliced
- 2 ounces provolone cheese, sliced
- 2 tablespoons Italian dressing
- 2 large lettuce leaves
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- Dill pickle slices or pickled banana pepper slices
Instructions
- Heat panini maker.
- Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place bread, mayonnaise side down, on panini maker and layer ham, turkey breast, salami, and cheese. Place top bread over filling, mayonnaise side up.
- Lower lid of panini maker and press for about 2-3 minutes, until desired crispness. Remove from press.
- Open sandwich and dress with Italian dressing, lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, and pickle slices.
- Replace top of sandwich and serve immediately.
Notes
No panini maker? No problem! Grill the sandwich in a skillet, laying another heavy skillet on top of the sandwich to press it together. Or try a bacon press if you have one of those.