Egg, Gorgonzola and Pancetta Sandwiches

Karen in MA (formerly OC)'s Note:

from www.giadadelaurentiis.com

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• vegetable oil cooking spray
• 12 slices pancetta (very thin)
• 3 hard-boiled eggs , peeled and coarsely chopped
• 4 ounces gorgonzola , crumbled
• 1 lemon, zest of
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper (optional)
• 6 slices whole wheat bread (1/2-inch thick)

Directions:

1. Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. 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.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, gorgonzola cheese, 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.
4. Cut the sandwiches in half and arrange on a serving platter.