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Artichoke and Pancetta Grilled Cheese

Servings: 3 sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 5 ozs. diced pancetta
  • 1 6.7- oz. jar Mezzetta Roasted Artichoke Hearts chopped
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano divided
  • 6 Mezzetta Italian Castelvetrano Whole Green Olives pitted and chopped
  • 3 Mezzetta Sweet Cherry Peppers chopped
  • 1 cup shredded Danish Fontina cheese
  • 1/4 cup shredded asiago
  • 6 slices bread

Instructions

  • Cook the pancetta in a pan over medium-high heat, until crispy.
  • Place one tablespoon of the pancetta drippings in a small bowl. Whisk together with 1 tablespoon of the oil from the jar of artichokes, butter, salt and 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano.
  • Place the cooked pancetta in a bowl with the chopped artichokes, olives, peppers, cheeses and 1/4 teaspoon oregano.
  • Divide the cheese mixture onto 3 slices of bread. Top with another slice of bread.
  • Place a clean pan on the stove over medium-low to low heat. Let heat for 5 minutes.
  • Brush with the top slice of each sandwich with the oil mixture. Place oil side down on the pan. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, until browned. Remove the cover. Brush oil on the top slice, and flip the sandwich. Cover and cook for 5-7 more minutes, until browned.
  • Serve warm.