Ultimate Cheesy Mac Panini Recipe

RecipeSavants.com 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! Smart Recipes, American Recipes, Dairy,Pork Recipes, Recipes Dairy,Pork American Ultimate Cheesy Mac Panini

PT55M Serves 6 Ingredients: 1 Cup Elbow Macaroni 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter 1 Tablespoon All-Purpose Flour 0.5 Cup Milk 0.25 Cup Cream Cheese 0.5 Cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese 0.25 Cup Shredded Asiago Cheese 0.25 Cup Shredded Romano Cheese 0.5 Teaspoon Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper 0.5 Pound Pancetta 12 Slices Sourdough Bread In 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.