Grilled Pesto, Ham and Provolone Sandwiches

Name: Grilled Pesto, Ham and Provolone Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 4 teaspoons prepared pesto; 8 slices sourdough bread; 8 ounces thinly sliced deli ham; 1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves; 4 pickled sweet cherry peppers, chopped; 1 plum tomato, thinly sliced; 3/4 cup shredded provolone cheese; 2 tablespoons butter, softened

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

These Italian-style sandwiches are loaded with zesty flavors. To lighten them a little, use fat-free mayo. We serve them with minestrone or a crisp salad. —Priscilla Yee, Concord, California

Ingredients

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 teaspoons prepared pesto
8 slices sourdough bread
8 ounces thinly sliced deli ham
1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves
4 pickled sweet cherry peppers, chopped
1 plum tomato, thinly sliced
3/4 cup shredded provolone cheese
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and pesto; spread over 4 slices of bread. Layer with ham, basil, peppers, tomato and cheese. Top with remaining bread. Spread outsides of sandwiches with butter.
2. Using a large cast-iron skillet or electric griddle, toast sandwiches over medium heat until golden brown and cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts

1 panini: 464 calories, 26g fat (10g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 1701mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.

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