Crispy Pancetta, Burrata, and Tomato Sandwiches
Luxurious Italian-inspired sandwiches featuring crispy pancetta, creamy burrata cheese, and marinated heirloom tomatoes layered between slices of toasted egg bread. Fresh basil, arugula, and a drizzle of olive oil complete this gourmet sandwich.
Ingredients
- •4 packages pancetta
- •6 slices heirloom tomatoes
- •½ cup fresh basil leaves
- •6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- •2 teaspoons dried oregano
- •½ teaspoon fleur de sel
- •1 to taste black pepper
- •12 slices egg bread
- •18 ounces burrata cheese
- •4 cups baby arugula
Cooking Instructions
- 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.
12 min
- 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.
30 min
- 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.
10 min