Egg, Gorgonzola and Pancetta Sandwiches

Ingredients

• vegetable oil cooking spray
• 12 slices pancetta (very thin)
• 3 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 4 ounces gorgonzola, crumbled
• 1 lemon, zest of
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper (optional)
• 6 slices whole wheat bread (1/2-inch thick)

Directions

1. 1

   Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

2. 2

   Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Lay the pancetta in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until crispy and brown. Drain on paper towels.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, gorgonzola cheese, lemon zest, mayonnaise, and chives. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, if using. Spread the mixture evenly over 3 slices of the bread. Crumble the pancetta and sprinkle over the egg mixture. Place the remaining bread slices on top.

4. 4

   Cut the sandwiches in half and arrange on a serving platter.