Light Bites
Italian
ItalianHam and Cheese Panini
A pressed ham and cheese panini done three ways, from a simple cooked-ham toastie to a sourdough panini with prosciutto, taleggio and a fig and onion relish.
Nut-free
Budget version
Sliced white ciabatta with cooked ham and cheddar, buttered and pressed.
Per serving£1.45
Total cost£2.90
Time11 min
Ingredients for 2
- 2 ciabatta rolls , halved
- 4 slices cooked ham
- 80 g cheddar , sliced
- 1 tbsp butter , softened
- black pepper , to taste
Method
- Fill each roll with the ham and cheddar and a grind of pepper.
- Butter the outsides of the rolls lightly.
- Press in a hot panini press or weighted frying pan for 4 to 6 minutes.
- Cook until the bread is golden and the cheese has melted, then serve.
Equipment
- panini press
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Sliced white ciabatta with cooked ham and cheddar, buttered and pressed.
Better
Ciabatta with honey-roast ham, mozzarella, tomato and a smear of pesto.
Ultimate
Sourdough ciabatta with prosciutto, taleggio and a fig and caramelised onion relish.
