Crispy Pancetta, Burrata, and Tomato Sandwiches

Name: Crispy Pancetta, Burrata, and Tomato Sandwiches
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

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

By Sal Marino

July 14, 2007

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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

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.

TagsSandwich Pancetta Cured Meat Meat Burrata Cheese Dairy Heirloom Tomato Tomato Vegetable Arugula Leafy Greens Main Dinner Nut Free Easy Quick Weeknight Meals Saute Summer Bon Appétit

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