Best Egg Gorgonzola And Pancetta Sandwiches Recipes

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EGG, GORGONZOLA AND PANCETTA SANDWICHES



Egg, Gorgonzola and Pancetta Sandwiches image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 17m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Vegetable cooking spray
12 very thin slices pancetta
3 hard boiled eggs, peeled and coarsely chopped
4 ounces crumbled Gorgonzola
1 lemon, zested
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional
6 (1/2-inch thick) slices whole-wheat bread

Steps:

  • Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Lay the pancetta in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until crispy and brown. Drain on paper towels.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, Gorgonzola, lemon zest, mayonnaise, and chives. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, if using. Spread the mixture evenly over 3 slices of the bread. Crumble the pancetta and sprinkle over the egg mixture. Place the remaining bread slices on top.
  • Cut the sandwiches in half and arrange on a serving platter.

EGG, GORGONZOLA, AND PANCETTA SANDWICHES



Egg, Gorgonzola, and Pancetta Sandwiches image

I have a big pet peeve with most egg salads: too many are loaded with mayo, which ruins their texture and makes them bland. My version still has a little mayo, but I add mild Gorgonzola and lemon zest, which not only brings a classic Italian flavor and freshness to the sandwich but also keeps the salad moist. Crispy pancetta makes this recipe brunch-worthy, and while you can certainly substitute bacon, it's a lot less Italian that way.

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Vegetable oil cooking spray
12 very thin slices of pancetta
6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
Grated zest of 1 lemon
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup chopped fresh chives
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 (1/2-inch-thick) slices whole wheat bread

Steps:

  • Place an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Lay the pancetta in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until crispy and brown. Drain on paper towels.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, Gorgonzola cheese, lemon zest, mayonnaise, and chives. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the mixture evenly over 4 slices of the bread. Crumble the pancetta and sprinkle over the egg mixture. Place the remaining bread slices on top.
  • Cut the sandwiches in half and arrange on a serving platter.

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