What do you get when you combine an American comfort classic and savory pancetta? You get one of the most delicious paninis your family has ever tasted! It features creamy homemade mac & cheese with paper-thin slices of pancetta. Put it on sourdough bread and send your taste buds to panini nirvana!
RecipeSavants.comWhat do you get when you combine an American comfort classic and savory pancetta? You get one of the most delicious paninis your family has ever tasted! It features creamy homemade mac & cheese with paper-thin slices of pancetta. Put it on sourdough bread and send your taste buds to panini nirvana! Smart Recipes, American Recipes, Dairy,Pork Recipes, RecipesDairy,PorkAmericanUltimate Cheesy Mac PaniniPT55MServes 6
Ingredients:
1 Cup Elbow Macaroni3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter1 Tablespoon All-Purpose Flour0.5 Cup Milk0.25 Cup Cream Cheese0.5 Cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese0.25 Cup Shredded Asiago Cheese0.25 Cup Shredded Romano Cheese0.5 Teaspoon Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper0.5 Pound Pancetta12 Slices Sourdough BreadIn a small saucepan, cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain well in a colander and set aside.In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add flour and whisk until combined. Pour in milk gradually and whisk constantly until combined, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cream cheese until combined, then gradually whisk in shredded cheeses and salt & pepper until totally incorporated and smooth, another 2 minutes. Remove saucepan from the heat.In the same saucepan, add the macaroni to the cheese sauce and stir well until it is completely coated. Set aside.Preheat panini grill. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.On a sheet pan, arrange 6 slices of bread. Lightly brush each slice with remaining butter and flip them over. Place 2 slices of pancetta on each slice then top with a scoop of mac & cheese. Add another slice of bread to make 6 sandwiches. Brush tops with remaining butter.Grill sandwiches golden brown one at a time in panini grill, about 3 to 5 minutes each. Cut sandwiches in half diagonally and serve. Transfer sandwiches to a cookie tray, and place in preheated oven to keep warm.