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Crispy Pancetta, Burrata, and Tomato Sandwiches

You'll find burrata cheese at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores, Italian markets, and cheese shops.
By Sal Marino

4.6

(19)

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Crispy Pancetta, Burrata, and Tomato SandwichesBrian Leatart

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

4 (3-ounce) packages thinly sliced pancetta (Italian bacon)
6 (3- to 4-inch-diameter, 3/4-inch-thick) slices ripe Costoluto Genovese tomatoes or other ripe red heirloom tomatoes
1/2 cup (packed) coarsely torn fresh basil leaves
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel or coarse kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
12 (4 x 4 x 1/2-inch) slices egg bread or brioche, lightly toasted
18 ounces burrata cheese
4 cups (about) baby arugula or mixed microgreens

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Working in batches, cook pancetta in heavy large skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp, about 6 minutes per batch. Transfer to paper towels to drain. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.

    Step 2

    Place tomato slices in shallow baking dish. Add basil, olive oil, oregano, and fleur de sel. Sprinkle with ground black pepper and turn to coat. Let stand at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.

    Step 3

    Place 6 toasted bread slices on work surface. Divide burrata among bread slices and spread to edges. Top each with 1 tomato slice, then pancetta slices, dividing equally. Top with arugula. Cover with remaining 6 toasted bread slices, and press each slightly to adhere. Cut each sandwich in half and serve.

TagsSandwichPancettaCured MeatMeatBurrataCheeseDairyHeirloom TomatoTomatoVegetableArugulaLeafy GreensMainDinnerNut FreeEasyQuickWeeknight MealsSauteSummerBon Appétit
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