Provolone Paninis Two Ways

Paninis are an easy fast meal. Provolone melts well and has a strong flavor that holds up well in a panini. Here's two provolone panini options--one with meat and one without.

Ham and Provolone Paninis
Serves 2

4 pieces of sourdough bread
4 slices of ham
4 slices of provolone cheese
Cracked pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil

1. Heat olive oil on grill pan or panini press.
2. On one piece of bread, place one slice of cheese, two slices of ham, cracked pepper, and additional slice of cheese. Cover with another piece of bread. Repeat with other panini.
3. Place paninis on grill pan or panini press. If using a panini press, press down until melted. If using a grill pan, press down with spatula. When browned on one side, flip sandwich over to brown other side.


Avocado, Tomato, and Provolone Paninis
Serves 2

4 pieces of sourdough bread
4 slices of tomato
4 slices of avocado
4 slices of provolone cheese
Cracked pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil

1. Heat olive oil on grill pan or panini press.
2. On one piece of bread, place one slice of cheese, two slices of avocado, two slices of tomato, cracked pepper, and additional slice of cheese. Cover with another piece of bread. Repeat with other panini.
3. Place paninis on grill pan or panini press. If using a panini press, press down until melted. If using a grill pan, press down with spatula. When browned on one side, flip sandwich over to brown other side.