Fried Green Tomato and Pancetta Panini Recipe

Name: Fried Green Tomato and Pancetta Panini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups flour; ½ cup cornmeal; salt and pepper, to taste; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 4 green tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick; ¼ cup olive oil, plus more for brushing; 8 ounces pancetta, thickly sliced, cooked until crispy, fat reserved; 8 ounces sliced country bread, each 1/2-inch thick; 6 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese; 1 cup baby arugula

Servings: persons

1
Put 1 cup flour in shallow bowl.
2
In another shallow bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper.
3
Put eggs in another bowl.
4
Season tomato slices with salt and pepper.
5
Dredge in flour; dip into eggs, letting excess drip off.
6
Dredge in cornmeal mix.
7
Place on plate.
8
In deep saute pan over medium heat, warm 1/2 cup oil and 3 tablespoons pancetta fat.
9
Fry tomatoes in batches, turning once, until golden, 2-3 minutes per side.
10
Add more fat to pan as needed.
11
Preheat electric panini press.
12
Brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil.
13
Lay slices, oiled side down, on panini griddle/wok surface.
14
Place cheese on half of slices; top with pancetta, 2 or 3 tomato slices, and one of the other bread slices, oiled side up.
15
Cook sandwiches on panini press until bread is golden and cheese is melted, 3-5 minutes.
16
Transfer to cutting board.
17
Place 1/4 cup arugula inside each sandwich; cut in half.
18
Serve and savor!

618

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups flour, ½ cup cornmeal, salt and pepper, to taste, 3 eggs, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Fried Green Tomato and Pancetta Panini falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fried Green Tomato and Pancetta Panini

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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