Crispy Pancetta, Burrata, and Tomato Sandwiches
- 4 (3 ounce) packages pancetta, thinly sliced
- 6 slices ripe tomatoes, best quality, 3-4 inch diameter and 3/4 inch-thick
- 12 cup fresh basil leaf, packed, coarsely torn
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 12 teaspoon kosher salt or 12 teaspoon other coarse salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- 12 slices egg bread or 12 slices brioche bread, lightly toasted, 4 x 4 x 1/2 inch
- 18 ounces burrata cheese
- 4 cups baby arugula, can use mixed microgreens
- 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.
- Place tomato slices in shallow baking dish.
- Add basil, olive oil, oregano, and salt.
- Sprinkle with ground black pepper and turn to coat.
- Let stand at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
- 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.
pancetta, tomatoes, fresh basil leaf, extra virgin olive oil, oregano, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, egg bread, burrata cheese, baby arugula
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crispy-pancetta-burrata-and-tomato-sandwiches-260894 (may not work)