Mozzarella and Ham Panini

1 Large loaf Italian bread
8 Ounces fresh mozzarella thinly sliced
4 Ounces shaved deli ham ( low and lean ham or honey ham )
2 Ounces of baby spinach ( 2 cups, loosely packed )
Coarse salt ad ground pepper
1 Tablespoon olive oil

Preheat oven to 450 degree. Split bread horizontally. Layer one side with mozzarella, ham, and spinach, beginning and ending with mozzarella, seasoning with salt and pepper as you go. Close sandwich. ( Mozzarella being in direct contact with bread on both sides will hold sandwich together as cheese melts.)

If you have a panini press; skip the next step.

Brush a large baking sheet with some of the oil. Place sandwich on sheet; brush top with the remaining oil. Place another baking sheet on top ( cover bottom of sheet with aluminum foil, if necessary) and press down very firmly.

Bake panini, pressing down top baking sheet once or twice during baking, until cheese is melted and sandwich is golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Cut into four pieces and serve with your favorite salad or soup.