Mozzarella, Ham, and Basil Panini

• YIELD: 6 servings (serving size: 1 wedge)
• TOTAL: 20 MINUTES
• COURSE: Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 (16-ounce) loaf ciabatta, cut in half horizontally
• 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/3 cups (8 ounces) thinly sliced fresh mozzarella cheese
• 12 basil leaves
• 8 ounces sliced 33%-less-sodium cooked deli ham (such as Boar's Head)
• 2 sweetened hot cherry peppers, sliced
• 1 large plum tomato, thinly sliced
• Cooking spray

Preparation

• 1. Brush cut side of the bottom bread half with mustard; brush cut side of top half with vinegar. Top bottom half with mozzarella, basil, ham, peppers, and tomato. Top with remaining bread half.
• 2. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add sandwich to pan; top with another heavy skillet. Cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Cut sandwich into 6 wedges