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Grilled Cheese with Spinach and Pancetta (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

Grilled Cheese with Spinach and Pancetta (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Grilled Cheese with Spinach and Pancetta (Giada De Laurentiis)

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Ingredients:

Serving

vegetable oil cooking spray
6 oz pancetta , cut into 1/8-inch-thick slices
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups (8 oz) shredded monterey jack cheese
2 cups (8 oz) shredded mild cheddar
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tbsp vegetable or canola oil, plus extra , as needed
2 packed cups coarsely chopped baby spinach
16 (1/3-inch- thick) slices country-style white bread

Directions:

Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Spray 2 baking sheets with cooking spray. Lay the pancetta in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets and bake until crispy and brown, about 12 to 14 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Cool for 5 minutes and crumble. Set aside.
In a food processor, combine the butter, cheeses, salt, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Blend until smooth, adding extra oil, as needed, until the mixture is spreadable. Add the spinach and pulse until just combined.
Preheat a panini maker. Spread the cheese mixture over 8 slices of bread. Top with the crumbled pancetta. Put the remaining bread slices on top. Grill the sandwiches, 2 at a time, until golden and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes, then cut each sandwich in half and arrange on a platter.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	202.92 Kcal (850 kJ)
Calories from fat	153.07 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.01g	26%
Cholesterol	45.94mg	15%
Sodium	777.26mg	32%
Potassium	556.39mg	12%
Total Carbs	3.99g	1%
Sugars	0.14g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.77g	7%
Protein	9.98g	20%
Vitamin C	24mg	40%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	2.6mg	15%
Calcium	211.8mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	156.13 Kcal (654 kJ)
Calories from fat	117.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.09g	26%
Cholesterol	35.35mg	15%
Sodium	598.05mg	32%
Potassium	428.11mg	12%
Total Carbs	3.07g	1%
Sugars	0.11g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.36g	7%
Protein	7.68g	20%
Vitamin C	18.5mg	40%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	2mg	15%
Calcium	163mg	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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