Pancetta, Egg and Genoa-Pimento Cheese Sandwich
There are few things more classically American than a good breakfast sandwich. Squishy roll, gooey egg, crispy pork product, something cheesy, a little kick of something – you don’t even need to be hungover to appreciate the way they balance each other and deliver some lip-smacking goodness. We amped up a traditional pimento cheese spread with some Genoa Salame (oh yes, we did) that adds a salty punch. Knowing that the pancetta, egg, and genoa-pimento cheese sandwich exists makes it easy to have just one more the night before.
Directions
For the Genoa-pimento cheese
Put the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, pimento, dried mustard and Genoa in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse a few times to combine. Scrape into a bowl and fold in the scallions.
For the sandwiches
Place the pancetta in a large nonstick skillet and turn the heat to medium. Cook until pancetta begins to brown, about 6 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes, then place a metal lid directly on the pancetta to help flatten and crisp. Cook until browned and crisp, about 1½ minutes. Flip the pancetta, return the lid and cook until browned and crisp, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Blot with another paper towel.
Crack the eggs into the same pan, still on medium heat. Sprinkle a little bit of salt on each egg. Cook until the whites just turn opaque, about 2 minutes. Cover and cook on low for 4 more minutes. The yolks should be soft but not too runny.
For assembly
Spread ¼ cup of the Genoa-pimento cheese on the bottom half of the rolls. Shingle 3 slices of pancetta on top of the cheese. Place an egg on top, then 2 slices of tomato. Spread a little mayonnaise on the top half of each roll and close the sandwiches.
