How to Make an Italian Panini with Mortadella, Genoa Salami & Mozzarella | Easy Authentic Recipe

prosciutto

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: salami

Turkey ham reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories and fat.

ciabatta bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: baguette

Whole grain bread adds fiber and nutrients.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Red wine vinegar offers a similar tang at lower cost.

Cut the fresh baked loaf of bread in half to make it easier to work with.

Scoop out some of the center of the bread to leave room for filling.

Slice the beef steak tomato into slices that are not too thick or too thin.

Spread a layer of mayonnaise on the bottom of each half of the bread.

Drizzle balsamic glaze over the mayonnaise on both halves of the bread.

Layer slices of mortadella on top of the balsamic glaze on both halves of the bread.

Add slices of Genoa salami on top of the mortadella.

Place the sliced tomatoes on top of the salami and season with kosher salt.

Add slices of fresh mozzarella on top of the tomatoes and season with kosher salt and black pepper.

Layer pepperoncini on top of the mozzarella.

Add a handful of arugula on top of the pepperoncini.

Mix basil oil, red wine vinegar, kosher salt, and black pepper in a bowl to create a dressing for a side salad.

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