Italian Ham and Cheese Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp olive oil
1 large leek, thinly sliced white and light green parts , then rinsed and patted dry
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 lb pancetta , cut into 4 paper-thin slices
2 tbsp butter, at room temperature
8 slices sourdough bread (1/4 inch thick )
6 oz italian fontina cheese, coarsely grated

Directions:

Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add in the leeks and stir/saute, for about 7 minutes or until they are limp but not brown.
Transfer the leeks to a bowl and let cool.
Increase the heat to med-high; add in the pancetta; cook 3 minutes or until brown.
Turn and cook about 2 minutes more, or until the pancetta has turned deep golden brown.
Transfer pancetta to a plate; when cool enough to handle, chop it into bite-sized pieces.
Wipe skillet with a paper towel, but do not wash it.
Butter 1 side of each slice of bread.
Place 4 slices on your work surface, buttered side down.
Distribute the cheese evenly over the 4 slices; then distribute the leeks and pancetta.
Place the remaining 4 bread slices on top, buttered side up.
Heat the same skillet over med-high heat for 2 minutes.
Put the sandwiches in the skillet (in batches if needed), cover and cook 2 minutes, or until the undersides are golden brown and the cheese has begun to melt.
Uncover, and turn the sandwiches with a spatula, pressing firmly to flatten them slightly.
Cook 1 minute, or until the undersides are golden brown.
Turn the sandwich again, press with the spatula, and cook for 30 seconds or until the cheese has completely melted; serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	578.78 Kcal (2423 kJ)
Calories from fat	326.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	36.28g	56%
Cholesterol	87.27mg	29%
Sodium	1420.59mg	59%
Potassium	235.92mg	5%
Total Carbs	40.09g	13%
Sugars	3.66g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.73g	7%
Protein	24.35g	49%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	3mg	17%
Calcium	305.2mg	31%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	336.83 Kcal (1410 kJ)
Calories from fat	190.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.12g	56%
Cholesterol	50.79mg	29%
Sodium	826.73mg	59%
Potassium	137.3mg	5%
Total Carbs	23.33g	13%
Sugars	2.13g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1g	7%
Protein	14.17g	49%
Vitamin C	1.6mg	4%
Iron	1.7mg	17%
Calcium	177.6mg	31%

* 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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