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; 6 (3/4-inch-thick) slices ripe Costoluto Genovese tomatoes or other 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 kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 12 (1/2-inch) slices egg bread or brioche, lightly toasted; 18 ounces burrata cheese; About 4 cups baby arugula or mixed microgreens

November 7, 2012

Think the BLT couldn’t get any better? This recipe pumps up the flavors of the classic sandwich with gourmet Italian ingredients like pancetta and arugula. Burrata, which means “butter” in Italian, has an exterior similar to mozzarella but with a soft center that gives it a creamy, spreadable quality. Plain mozzarella will do, but try to find this extra-special cheese, sold at specialty foods stores, Italian markets, and cheese shops. It’s worth the effort.

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