Ham and Artichoke Panini
- 4 extra-thick pocketless pita breads, halved horizontally
- 6 ounces sliced provolone cheese
- 6 ounces sliced ham
- 2 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni
- 1/3 cup pitted Calamata olives, coarsely chopped
- One 7-ounce jar marinated artichokes, drained
- 12 basil leaves
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- Arrange the pitas cut side up on a work surface.
- Cover 4 of the pita halves with the provolone.
- Arrange the ham, pepperoni, olives and artichokes, each on its own quadrant of the 4 panini halves.
- Top with the basil leaves and mozzarella and close the pitas.
- Brush the tops with 1 teaspoon of the olive oil.
- Heat 1 teaspoon of the remaining olive oil in each of 2 large skillets.
- Add 2 pita panini to each and press down with a smaller skillet.
- Cook over moderate heat, turning once, until the cheese is melted and the panini are crisp, about 10 minutes.
- Cut into quarters and serve.
pocketless pita breads, provolone cheese, ham, pepperoni, olives, artichokes, basil, mozzarella cheese, extravirgin olive oil
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/ham-and-artichoke-panini (may not work)