Grilled Cheese with Spinach and Pancetta

1. 1

   Put an oven rack in the center of the oven.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

3. 3

   Spray 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.

4. 4

   Lay the pancetta in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets and bake until crispy and brown, about 12 to 14 minutes.

5. 5

   Drain on paper towels.

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   Cool for 5 minutes and crumble.

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   Set aside.

8. 8

   In a food processor, combine the butter, cheeses, salt, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.

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   Blend until smooth, adding extra oil, as needed, until the mixture is spreadable.

10. 10

    Add the spinach and pulse until just combined.

11. 11

    Preheat a panini maker.

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    Spread the cheese mixture over 8 slices of bread.

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    Top with the crumbled pancetta.

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    Put the remaining bread slices on top.

15. 15

    Grill the sandwiches, 2 at a time, until golden and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes.

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    Cool for 2 minutes, then cut each sandwich in half and arrange on a platter.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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