Mini Pancetta-Wrapped Meatloaf Sandwiches |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 115 Minutes |
Ready In: 145 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Looked so good when I saw Giada de Laurentiis eating them on Behind The Bash. 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 |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, mix ground chuck, ground pork, bread crumbs, Parmesan, mozzarella and the half-and-half. Let stand.
3. Saute onions and olive oil until a little brown, then add the garlic and cook through about 1 minute longer. Let stand.
4. Add the seasonings, parsley, salt, pepper, diced toamtoes, eggs and the sauteed onions and garlic. Mix together well.
5. Spray a large loaf pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
6. Fill the pan with your meatloaf mixture and top with sliced pancetta.
7. Bake for 1 hour covered loosely with foil.
8. Remove foil and cook an additional 25 minutes until pancetta is crispy.
9. For the garnish/plating: Saute the red onions in a little olive oil until wilted; then set aside.
10. 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.
11. Roast in a preheated 350°F oven for 45 minutes or an hour(worth the wait), set aside.
12. Brush the bread with oil and place on grill until toasted on both sides.
13. TO PLATE:.
14. 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.
15. Enjoy!
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