QiMeal
Ham and Cheese Panini
Ham and Cheese Panini · ready in 15 min · 2 servings · 615 kcal per serving · easy · 5 ingredients
A simple pressed cafe classic with crisp ciabatta, savory ham, melted Swiss cheese, and a sharp Dijon bite.
- Prep
- 8 min
- Cook
- 7 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 615
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 2Ciabatta, split lengthwise
- 120 gHam, thinly sliced
- 80 gSwiss cheese, sliced
- 20 gDijon mustard
- 20 gButter, melted
Equipment
panini press, knife, cutting board, pastry brush, small bowl, spoon, tongs, serving plate
Instructions
- Mise en Place
Gather ciabatta, ham, Swiss cheese, Dijon mustard, and butter, then set out a knife, board, brush, and panini press. · 4 min
What to look for: Ingredients are measured and tools are within reach
- Prepare Ciabatta
Split each ciabatta piece lengthwise and spread Dijon mustard evenly over the cut sides for a thin tangy layer. · 2 min
What to look for: Bread is open with mustard spread to the edges
- Layer Filling
Place ham over the bottom halves, add Swiss cheese on top, and close the sandwiches with the remaining ciabatta halves. · 2 min
What to look for: Ham and cheese are evenly stacked inside the bread
- Heat Press
Heat the panini press until fully hot, then brush the outside of each sandwich with melted butter for crisp browning. · 2 min
What to look for: Butter lightly coats the outer crust
- Press Panini
Press the sandwiches until the ciabatta is crisp and deeply golden and the cheese melts, about 4 minutes. · 4 min
What to look for: Bread is golden with grill marks and cheese is melted
- Serve Hot
Remove the panini, rest for 1 minute, slice each sandwich in half, and serve while the cheese is still soft. · 1 min
What to look for: Sandwiches are cut cleanly and steam lightly
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 615 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrates | 62 g |
| of which sugars | 3 g |
| Fat | 27 g |
| of which saturated | 14 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
| Sodium | 1512 mg |
Nutri-ScoreD
Allergens
Contains: gluten, milk, mustard
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 2 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 1 months
- Reheat on a tray until the bread crisps and the cheese softens, about 8 minutes.
Ingredient substitutions
Swiss cheese
- Emmental cheese: Emmental keeps the same nutty melting character
Dijon mustard
- Mustard: Use a smooth prepared mustard if Dijon is unavailable
Butter
- Olive oil: Brush lightly for browning if butter is not desired
