MINI PANCETTA-WRAPPED MEATLOAF SANDWICHES

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Make and share this Mini Pancetta-Wrapped Meatloaf Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Manami

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h55m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

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Ingredients

1 lb ground chuck
1 lb ground pork
2 cups breadcrumbs
2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded fresh mozzarella cheese
1 cup half-and-half
1 1/2 cups diced onions
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons Italian spices
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
3 large eggs, beaten
10 slices pancetta or 10 slices bacon
10 roma tomatoes, sliced in 1/2 roasted, optional for garnish
20 slices French bread (the thick pre-sliced type)
2 red onions, sliced, sauteed until wilted, optional for garnish
20 fresh sage leaves, sliced, optional for garnish

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a large bowl, mix ground chuck, ground pork, bread crumbs, Parmesan, mozzarella and the half-and-half. Let stand.
Saute onions and olive oil until a little brown, then add the garlic and cook through about 1 minute longer. Let stand.
Add the seasonings, parsley, salt, pepper, diced toamtoes, eggs and the sauteed onions and garlic. Mix together well.
Spray a large loaf pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
Fill the pan with your meatloaf mixture and top with sliced pancetta.
Bake for 1 hour covered loosely with foil.
Remove foil and cook an additional 25 minutes until pancetta is crispy.
For the garnish/plating: Saute the red onions in a little olive oil until wilted; then set aside.
Slice the Roma tomatoes in half, on the oval, place on a baking sheet, spray or drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
Roast in a preheated 350°F oven for 45 minutes or an hour(worth the wait), set aside.
Brush the bread with oil and place on grill until toasted on both sides.
TO PLATE:.
Slice meatloaf into 10 pieces, then place over grilled bread, top with 2 halves roasted tomato, sauteed red onion, and fresh sage, cover with grilled bread.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 935.5, Fat 37.7, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 155.2, Sodium 1981.2, Carbohydrate 100.9, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 11, Protein 48.2